SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join citizens of the Greater Channel Area and across the nation 
in recognizing Thursday, May 4, 2006, as this year's National Day 
of Prayer; and
	WHEREAS, On May 4, Americans across the country will gather 
in their communities to pray on behalf of our nation and its 
leaders, and citizens in the Greater Channel Area will come 
together for the 16th year on the steps of the Galena Park City Hall
to observe this special day; and
	WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer
have had a long and enduring history in America, dating back to 
the First Continental Congress in 1775; on March 30, 1863, 
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a National Fast Day; in 
1952, the annual National Day of Prayer was established when 
Congress passed a joint resolution that was signed by
President Harry Truman; and
	WHEREAS, The founders of our nation had a strong belief in 
God and in the power of prayer, and the National Day of Prayer is 
an opportunity for citizens to reflect on our history and pay 
homage to our moral and religious heritage; and
	WHEREAS, Mayors in a number of our country's cities have 
planned special celebrations, and pastors will be holding 
special prayer vigils in churches; the citizens of the Greater 
Channel Area will gather in Galena Park at high noon and will 
celebrate the day with the theme of "America, Honor God"; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the 
citizens of our country for organizing prayer vigils and 
celebrations on May 4 and encourage all Texans to observe this 
year's National Day of Prayer; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of this occasion.
                                                                        Gallegos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 4, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate