SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 129



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize the National Christian Singles' Seminar, which is 

being held this year in Houston; and

	WHEREAS, The first National Christian Singles' Seminar

was held in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1977; it was organized by

a widowed Christian woman named Maxine Edwards Woolridge, who

was seeking a way to enhance the region's ministry to single 

Christians; and

	WHEREAS, The seminar was designed for persons who have 

never married, or who are single through divorce or the death

of a spouse; its purpose is to provide an opportunity for

single people to share their common interests and strengthen

the ministry of fellowship; and

	WHEREAS, The seminar brings people together from a number 

of congregations across the country; they participate in 

activities that include lectures, worship services, singing, 

fellowship, gatherings for dinner, and a picnic; and

	WHEREAS, As a result of the contacts made at the National 

Christian Singles' Seminar, many of its participants develop 

lasting friendships and relationships; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend all 

involved in organizing the 2005 National Christian Singles' 

Seminar for their efforts on behalf of Christian single people 

and extend best wishes to them for a successful event; 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 August 19, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate