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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 880
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize residents of the Greater Channel Area on the occasion
 1-5     of their participation in the 50th Annual National Day of Prayer;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, On Thursday, May 3, 2001, citizens across the
 1-8     country will gather to pray on behalf of our nation and its
 1-9     leaders; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have a
1-11     long and enduring history in the United States and date back to
1-12     the First Continental Congress in 1775; on March 30, 1863,
1-13     President Lincoln proclaimed a National Fast Day; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Congress passed a joint resolution in 1952,
1-15     signed by President Harry Truman, which officially established
1-16     an annual National Day of Prayer; and
1-17           WHEREAS, On this the 50th Annual National Day of Prayer,
1-18     religious and civic leaders across the nation plan to hold
1-19     prayer vigils and celebrations in churches and other meeting
1-20     areas; in the Greater Channel Area, an early morning prayer
1-21     service will be held at 7:00 a.m. at the Alvin D. Baggett
1-22     Community Center in Galena Park; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Thousands in Texas and throughout the nation
 2-2     believe in the power of prayer and its importance in our society;
 2-3     on May 3, 2001, citizens will have the opportunity to reflect on
 2-4     our moral and religious heritage, meditate on the challenges and
 2-5     needs our country will face in the new millennium, and express
 2-6     gratitude for the many blessings our nation has enjoyed; now,
 2-7     therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, recognize the Greater Channel Area and its
2-10     commitment to prayer; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
2-12     express the high regard the Texas Senate holds for this important
2-13     occasion.
2-14                                                                Gallegos
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on May 2, 2001.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate