R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, March 24, 2001, is indeed a noteworthy day, as it 1-2 marks the Ninth Annual Scholarship Fashion Gala and Recognition 1-3 Luncheon of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, 1-4 Council and Court No. 72, of Our Mother of Mercy Church in Houston; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, This outstanding event provides a perfect 1-7 opportunity to recognize this estimable nonprofit group, which has 1-8 aided countless individuals through the years, particularly the 1-9 economically disadvantaged, the sick, and the disabled, and has 1-10 succeeded admirably in its goals to encourage and support higher 1-11 education and to train and develop civic leaders; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The dedicated men and women of this philanthropic 1-13 association also raise and distribute funds for scholarships and 1-14 numerous charitable entities, such as the Sickle Cell Foundation, 1-15 the United Negro College Fund, and the Loving Arms Foundation; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The fashion gala and recognition luncheon is one of 1-17 the group's many exceptional events, and the proceeds from this 1-18 stellar occasion will be used to supplement the organization's 1-19 Educational and Charity Fund; and 1-20 WHEREAS, All the members of the Council and Court No. 72 of 1-21 the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of Our Mother of 1-22 Mercy Church are to be commended for their devotion to helping 1-23 their fellow Texans, and it is a privilege to honor them as they 1-24 celebrate the Ninth Annual Scholarship Fashion Show and Recognition 2-1 Luncheon; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commemorate the Ninth Annual Scholarship Fashion 2-4 Show and Recognition Luncheon hosted by the Council and Court No. 2-5 72 of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of Our 2-6 Mother of Mercy Church and extend to all those associated with this 2-7 fine group sincere best wishes for continued success. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 343 was adopted by the House on February 22, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House