79S31097 BJM-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 303



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For nearly four decades, Alice M. Allen of San 
Antonio has rendered exceptional service to the congregants of New 
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where her husband, the Reverend J. 
Carlton Allen, is celebrating his 39th pastoral anniversary in 
2006; and
	WHEREAS, This native Texan has lent her time and talents to 
the church's women's, youth, and music ministries, the Monday night 
Bible study, the church school orientation class, and the 
minister's and deacons' wives group; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Allen's commitment to her religion also extends 
beyond the realm of her beloved congregation in San Antonio, and 
through the years, she has traveled across the globe sharing her 
message of faith; moreover, she has served as president of the 
Ministers and Widows Conference of the National Baptist Convention 
of America, Inc., as an instructor for the Congress of Christian 
Workers, and as a teacher for the Ministers' Wives of San Antonio; 
and
	WHEREAS, The mother of three and grandmother of four, she 
earned a bachelor's degree in education at The University of Texas 
at San Antonio and taught for the Northeast Independent School 
District for 15 years; and
	WHEREAS, Alice Allen is an inspiration to all who are 
privileged to know her, and her efforts in behalf of her religious 
community have made a positive difference in the lives of countless 
individuals; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Alice M. Allen for 
her years of service to New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and extend 
to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.