H.R. No. 281



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Congregants of the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas are 
joining together on July 30, 2005, to celebrate the 35th 
anniversary of the church's founding; and
	WHEREAS, Organized in 1970, this important place of worship 
was established by members of the Circle of Friends, the only gay 
and lesbian organization in Dallas at that time; through the years, 
the church has undergone a host of significant changes, including 
the addition of new facilities and a vote to become an independent 
congregation, and it now has a membership of more than 2,000; and
	WHEREAS, Today, church members are working towards creating a 
"Cathedral for the 21st Century," which features the John Thomas 
Bell Wall, a national AIDS memorial; the new Congregational Life 
Center, which will provide a permanent home for the Hope Counseling 
Center, the Family and Children's Ministry, and the TV/Audiovisual 
Studio; and a new interfaith peace chapel and sanctuary; and
	WHEREAS, The Cathedral of Hope stands as a tribute to the 
dedication and hard work of its members, who have tirelessly 
devoted their time, energy, and resources to ensure its continued 
existence; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of 
the Cathedral of Hope on the joyous occasion of the church's 35th 
anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for a meaningful 
and memorable observance.

                                                                          Anchia

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 281 was adopted by the House on July 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House