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                                                                  H.R. No. 302



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Ministers' Wives and 
Ministers' Widows gathered in the Alamo City for its annual 
conference on February 17-18, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, Hosted by the San Antonio membership, participants 
opened their yearly meeting with a welcome and worship service at 
Lilly of the Valley Missionary Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, "Keeping the Vision Going: Reaching Out, Reclaiming 
and Retaining" was chosen as the 2006 theme for the Lone Star State 
group, which was chartered in June 1988 by the International 
Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.; and
	WHEREAS, Since the creation of the Texas affiliate, chapters 
have been founded in El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, 
Midland-Odessa, Corpus Christi, Waco, and Wichita Falls, and women 
from Dallas and Edna have also participated in the meetings and work 
of the association; Austin served as the site of the initial state 
conference in 1990, and chapters in El Paso and Houston sent the 
first Texas representatives to attend an international meeting; and
	WHEREAS, The key words "Love, Faith, and Prayer" are included 
on the seal of the international association, reminding the 
interdenominational membership of their high purpose; committed to 
building a better world, the women of the Texas organization give 
generously of their time, talents, and resources in support of the 
Children's Defense Fund, the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, the 
United Negro College Fund, and scholarships for Texas youth; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1988, wives and widows of Texas ministers have 
made a positive difference in the quality of life for countless 
individuals, and it is a distinct pleasure to join in honoring this 
respected organization; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend all those 
associated with the Texas Association of Ministers' Wives and 
Ministers' Widows on the organization's innumerable contributions 
in behalf of the Lone Star State and extend to them best wishes for 
the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 302 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House