R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in honoring the efforts and achievements of the Youth Department of
 1-3     Houston's Union Memorial United Methodist Church, for the
 1-4     dedication and many good works of its members indeed merit special
 1-5     legislative recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The youth department was founded in 1956, under the
 1-7     leadership of Pastor R. H. White, with Sister Jewel McGowen serving
 1-8     as youth counselor; presently led by Reverend Charles Monette, Jr.,
 1-9     with Sister Stella Brewer and Sister Anita Haney as youth
1-10     coordinators, this group of bright and energetic Texas youngsters
1-11     is an inspirational example for their peers statewide; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The department has sponsored and coordinated a
1-13     variety of programs and projects ranging from the church's Youth
1-14     Choir to a basketball tournament at Hester House, and the
1-15     organization is making a positive difference in the lives of many;
1-16     and
1-17           WHEREAS, The recently sponsored first annual Easter egg hunt
1-18     for the church's youngest members was a huge success, and the group
1-19     will celebrate its first Scholarship Banquet on Friday, May 14,
1-20     1999, at the Kashmere Multi Service Center; and
1-21           WHEREAS, In commitment to community, in self-respect and
1-22     responsibility, and in belief and commitment to education, the
1-23     participants in the Union Memorial youth group have earned the
1-24     respect and admiration of all Texans, and it is indeed appropriate
 2-1     to honor this exemplary group at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-3     Legislature  hereby commend the members and staff of the Youth
 2-4     Department of Union Memorial United Methodist Church  and extend to
 2-5     all those associated with this worthy organization warmest best
 2-6     wishes for great success and happiness in the future; and, be it
 2-7     further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for the group as an expression of highest regard by the
2-10     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Dutton
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 802 was adopted by the House on April
         30, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House