1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1223 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is privileged 1-3 to recognize Loren Roberts for his outstanding career on the 1-4 Professional Golf Association tour and for his dedication to the 1-5 Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Being named the 1997 Honoree of the Fellowship 1-7 of Christian Athletes International Pro-Am is a tribute to this 1-8 athlete who believes strongly in giving back so that others might 1-9 succeed; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A ranking member of the Professional Golf 1-11 Association tour, he devotes a great deal of time to raising 1-12 funds and speaking on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian 1-13 Athletes ministry; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Loren is a staunch supporter of the Mid-South 1-15 Junior Golf Association, and his assistance has aided this 1-16 minority junior golf program to grow; Mr. Roberts has donated 1-17 his talents and his abilities to aid the Junior Golf Camp programs 1-18 of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Ministry; and 1-19 WHEREAS, By funding scholarships, donating time and 1-20 expertise, and committing a portion of his tournament winnings 1-21 to various charitable programs, Loren Roberts has brought much 2-1 acclaim to himself for his successful golf career as well as for 2-2 his overwhelming generosity to those less fortunate; now, therefore, 2-3 be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby commend Loren Roberts for his outstanding 2-6 professional golf career and for his valuable contributions to the 2-7 Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-9 as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-10 Moncrief 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 31, 1999. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate