SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church on the grand occasion of the organization's 29th 
Biennual Session; and
	WHEREAS, The lay organization has chosen the City of Houston
as the host of its 29th Biennial Session, which is taking place 
July 24 through 29, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The African Methodist Episcopal Church was formed 
in 1787 after black communicants were forcibly segregated from 
the rest of the congregation; and
	WHEREAS, The denomination has grown to include over two 
million members worldwide; its churches foster community pride, 
enhance the lives of its members through education, and work to 
improve the quality of life for others; and
	WHEREAS, The Connectional Lay Organization of the African 
Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a welcome reception on
July 25 during the biennial session; this venerable organization 
supports the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes 
to the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist 
Episcopal Church on the occasion of it 29th Biennial Session; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the organization 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 June 27, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate