R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, September 6, 2001, is the 15th anniversary of the 1-2 Austin Babtist Women, and this occasion presents an opportune time 1-3 to take note of the outstanding contributions its members have made 1-4 in behalf of their fellow citizens; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The all-volunteer troupe of five Austinites performs 1-6 in theaters, night spots, comedy clubs, and various charity event 1-7 venues; the current roster is composed of Garry Holley, Rob 1-8 Faubion, Ken Johnson, Bob Hemby, and David Pierson, who have been 1-9 appearing together for the past five years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Since the mid-1980s, the dedicated performers in 1-11 this group have helped raise more than $4.5 million for charities 1-12 that focus on AIDS, HIV, and breast cancer; funds are generated 1-13 from tips given to the group members, each of whom pays for his own 1-14 travel and performance expenses so that all donated money goes to 1-15 charitable endeavors; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The Austin Babtist Women debuted on Broadway on 1-17 March 31, 2001, at the Marriott Marquis Theater, and they have 1-18 recently headlined events in Las Vegas, Portland, San Diego, San 1-19 Francisco, Albuquerque, Providence, and Reno; Austin is the site of 1-20 four signature events, including Valentine's Day, Easter, 1-21 Christmas, and anniversary shows, and the quintet regularly 1-22 entertains the residents of San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Waco, and 1-23 Fort Worth; and 1-24 WHEREAS, They have received many accolades for their highly 2-1 creative fund-raising efforts, twice receiving Austin's Col. Robert 2-2 Collins Community Spirit Award and being named Entertainers of the 2-3 Year in Houston and in Dallas; they have also twice served as grand 2-4 marshals of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Capitol City; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Since organizing 15 years ago, the Austin Babtist 2-6 Women have generously responded to the health needs of countless 2-7 Texans, and in doing so they have been of great benefit in the 2-8 lives of numerous individuals; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby commend the Austin Babtist Women for their deep 2-11 commitment to the people of the Lone Star State and extend to them 2-12 best wishes for continued success; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the Austin Babtist Women as an expression of high 2-15 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kitchen _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 886 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House