1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1200 1-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes pride in recognizing the 1-4 fifth annual Laredo March for Jesus Day on June 2, 2001; and 1-5 WHEREAS, In 100 nations around the world and in 500 cities 1-6 throughout the United States, more than 10 million persons of 1-7 all denominations and ethnic groups will march for Jesus; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Joining Christians across the nation in the 1-9 symbolic march will be citizens of Laredo who proudly follow 1-10 the teachings of Jesus Christ; they will honor the life He 1-11 lived and the gifts He gave; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This year's theme for the march is, "Walking With 1-13 Our Next Generation," which will emphasize children and youth; 1-14 the march will include special prayers, activities for the 1-15 children, and a youth rally following the march; and 1-16 WHEREAS, An important part of the spiritual foundation 1-17 of Texas, Christianity has contributed hope and faith to the 1-18 lives of the state's citizens, and this important march reminds 1-19 Texans of that heritage; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The March for Jesus serves to remind the public 2-2 of its blessings and underscores the unanimity of millions of 2-3 people around the world; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 77th Legislature, hereby recognize June 2, 2001, as March for 2-6 Jesus Day; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-8 as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-9 Zaffirini 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on May 25, 2001. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate