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By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 769



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, John A. Murray III is being honored by his alma 
mater, Phillis Wheatley High School, with a 2006 Phillis Wheatley 
Award on May 20; and
	WHEREAS, A gospel music instrumentalist and recording 
artist, John Murray began playing the saxophone at the age of seven; 
his celebrated abilities have earned him invitations to perform at 
such prestigious venues as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., 
and he has been invited to collaborate with a number of well-known 
gospel artists; he is now pastor of the Refreshing Church, which he 
recently founded, and has also used his music and the experience he 
gained as a former police officer to become a much sought after 
motivational speaker; and
	WHEREAS, Phillis Wheatley High School counts among its 
graduates many who have made far-reaching contributions in behalf 
of their fellow citizens, and through his service, John A. Murray 
III is joining this notable group; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate John A. Murray 
III on his receipt of a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Award and extend to 
him best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Murray as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.