1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 recognize Convoy of Hope on the occasion of Convoy of Hope Day, 1-5 which is being held at Fair Park in Dallas on March 10, 2001; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit organization that was 1-7 founded to assist churches in reaching out to those people in the 1-8 community who are lost, hurt, or needy; its members work with local 1-9 organizations and churches to feed the hungry and provide medical 1-10 screening and personal support to area citizens; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A transdenominational ministry, Convoy of Hope hosts 1-12 outreach events in cities across America, and Convoy of Hope Day 1-13 in Dallas will be one of the largest of these events and will help 1-14 thousands of inner-city families; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Working poor families and individuals in need will 1-16 be invited to the event as "guests of honor"; guests will receive 1-17 free groceries, refreshments, medical and dental care, haircuts, 1-18 and job placement advice; live entertainment and pony rides and 1-19 games for the children will be provided; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Churches, businesses, and community organizations 2-1 are joining Convoy of Hope for this one-day event, and together, 2-2 they will restore hope and vision to inner-city residents; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 77th Legislature, hereby commend Convoy of Hope on its 2-6 humanitarian goals and many accomplishments and extend best 2-7 wishes to its members for a joyous and successful Convoy of 2-8 Hope Day; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 Convoy of Hope as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-11 Cain 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on January 17, 2001. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate