SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 101

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize James C. Birdsong, Jr., for his many contributions to 
the San Francisco Bay Area, the young people of our country, and 
the gospel music industry; and

	WHEREAS, Gospel artist, minister, author, and motivational 
speaker, James Birdsong has dedicated his life to reaching out to 
today's youth; and

	WHEREAS, His most recent book, One Marriage, Many Tales, 
And A Separation. . .A Message of Hope, a true-life story, is 
being made into a motion picture, and James will be one of the 
artists on the original soundtrack album; and

	WHEREAS, In addition to his contributions to his native
Bay Area, James has traveled throughout the country spreading his 
message of hope, commitment, and unity; his name will soon be 
added to the Wall of Tolerance by the Southern Poverty Law Center 
in Montgomery, Alabama; and

	WHEREAS, James is being honored with an appreciation event 
on July 30 in Vallejo, California; the event is also a farewell 
send-off for him as he prepares for his relocation to
Atlanta, Georgia; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend
James C. Birdsong, Jr., for his endeavors to improve the lives of 
young people and for his contributions to the gospel music 
industry; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him 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 July 18, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate