SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 492

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Second Annual Obowu National Convention, which is 
being held in Houston from May 23 through May 25, 2003, at the 
Arab American Cultural and Community Center; and
	WHEREAS, Thousands of Obowians from around the world are 
coming together to celebrate their common values and heritage; 
participants include policymakers from the government of 
Nigeria, religious and world leaders, and representatives from 
organizations, colleges, and the African and American business 
sector, along with their guests, family members, and friends; and
	WHEREAS, The Obowu Development Union, Incorporated, is an 
international organization formed to mobilize all the sons, 
daughters, and friends of Obowu, Imo State, Nigeria; some of the 
goals of the union are to strengthen cultural heritage, to render 
humanitarian assistance, and to encourage community development 
and growth; and
	WHEREAS, In keeping with these goals, the theme for the 
2003 convention is "Enhance the Quality of Life, Economic and 
Community Development and Cultural Heritage"; and
	WHEREAS, Obowu Family Union, Incorporated, the local
chapter of the organization, plans to feature the many attractions 
of the City of Houston throughout this commemorative event; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes for a successful
and memorable Second Annual Obowu National Convention; and,
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the participants of this gathering as an expression of esteem 
from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate