SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 778

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join citizens across the state and the nation in recognizing
May 1, 2003, as the 52nd annual National Day of Prayer; and
	WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer
have had a long and enduring history in America, dating back
to the First Continental Congress in 1775; on March 30, 1863, 
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a National Fast Day; the 
annual National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 when the 
United States Congress passed a joint resolution that was signed 
by President Harry S. Truman; and
	WHEREAS, The founders of this nation had a strong belief in 
God and in the power of prayer, and the National Day of Prayer is 
an opportunity for citizens to reflect on our history and pay 
homage to our moral and religious heritage; and
	WHEREAS, Mayors in a number of our country's cities have 
planned special celebrations, and pastors are holding special 
prayer vigils in churches; citizens of Galena Park will observe 
the National Day of Prayer and honor servicemen and servicewomen 
by placing their photographs on a Wall of Honor; the pictures 
will remain throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
	WHEREAS, Citizens in Galena Park are joining others across 
the nation in praying for local, state, national, and world 
leaders; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of our state
and country for organizing prayer vigils and celebrations on
May 1, 2003, and encourage all Texans to observe this year's 
National Day of Prayer; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this special occasion.
                                                                        Gallegos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 7, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate