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
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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.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate