SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas recognizes 
Reverend John Fife for his unselfish service to people in 
migration; and

	WHEREAS, Reverend Fife was one of the founders of the 
sanctuary movement of the 1980s; he has accompanied and helped 
people in migration for 35 years; and

	WHEREAS, He has led his church, Southside Presbyterian,
in declaring the need to provide sanctuary for immigrants; and

	WHEREAS, Reverend Fife remains committed to his work and 
continues to aid immigrants crossing the treacherous Arizona 
desert; he is a founding member of No More Deaths; and

	WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
Reverend Fife extends a helping hand to struggling people and
is a powerful example of the tradition of humanitarianism; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend
Reverend John Fife for his commitment to charity and for his 
continuing efforts in the sanctuary movement; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate