SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 999

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church on the occasion 
of its Fourth Annual Third Ward Teen Symposium, which was held on 
May 17, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, The goal of the symposium was to encourage young 
people between the ages of 12 and 19 to follow positive lifestyles
through educational and motivational programs; and

	WHEREAS, With the theme of "Teens Changing Their Pathways, 
Steering Toward Faith, Hope, Purpose, and Love," seminars and 
workshops were held on such topics as faith as a journey, spiritual
gifts, the power of God, teen sexuality, peer pressure, crime 
prevention, and substance abuse; and

	WHEREAS, The young people were given guidance in preparing 
for a career and college and were entertained by praise dancers, 
Christian rappers, singers, and drama performances; and

	WHEREAS, Under the leadership and guidance of youth 
project director Margaret Scott and pastor Wanda Bess, the teen 
symposium was an excellent way to reach out to the youth in the 
Third Ward and across the City of Houston, and it undoubtedly 
had a positive effect on those who participated; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Boynton Chapel United 
Methodist Church for its efforts to provide guidance and 
assistance to the young people of Houston; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church as an expression of high 
regard 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 May 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate