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78R8408 MW-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 561
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On April 5, 2003, the Knights of Peter Claver and the
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Council and Court 72,
with Our Mother of Mercy Church in Houston, will host the 11th
Annual Scholarship Recognition Luncheon and Fashion Gala; and
WHEREAS, This event provides an opportunity to recognize this
estimable nonprofit group, which has aided countless individuals
throughout the years, particularly the economically disadvantaged,
the sick, and the disabled, and has succeeded admirably in its goals
to encourage and support higher education and to train and develop
civic leaders; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated men and women of this philanthropic
association also raise and distribute funds for scholarships,
entities such as the Sickle Cell Foundation and the United Negro
College Fund, and numerous community projects; and
WHEREAS, The fashion gala and recognition luncheon is one of
the group's many exceptional events and an opportunity to name the
scholarship recipients and to honor special members of the
community; this year's honorees include Dr. Margo Hilliard Alford,
Rita D. Franks-Bell, Renee Llorens-Bossett, Jane Broussard,
Algenita Scott-Davis, Dr. Steve Hall, Diane Hall, Shirley
Jefferson, Theresa St. Julien, Paul H. Ledet, Jr., Burnell Ross
Loche, Edward C. Loche, Elsa R. Phillips, Gene A. Phillips, Sr.,
Marva R. Pradier, Horace Prince, Dr. Sharon Sani, Falton Wiltz, and
El Franco Lee; and
WHEREAS, All the members of the Knights of Peter Claver and
the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Council and Court 72
are to be commended for their devotion to helping their fellow
Texans, and it is a privilege to honor them as they celebrate a very
special event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 11th Annual Scholarship
Recognition Luncheon and Fashion Gala hosted by the Knights of
Peter Claver and the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary,
Council and Court 72, with Our Mother of Mercy Church, and extend to
all those associated with this fine organization warmest best
wishes for a memorable and joyous occasion.