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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 215

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Reverend Jim Mayfield for his 18 years of 
invaluable service as pastor of Tarrytown United Methodist 
Church and for his work to build harmony among the members of 
Austin's various faiths; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Pastor Mayfield has ministered 
faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of innumerable 
people; he has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed with 
and counseled his church members in times of hardship and 
bereavement and in times of joy and celebration; and
	WHEREAS, Although he is stepping down as pastor of 
Tarrytown United Methodist Church, Reverend Mayfield will carry 
on with his mission as a minister of goodwill to people of all 
faiths; he will write for the church, conduct seminars, and work 
to better the state's education system; and
	WHEREAS, A source of strength and inspiration to others, 
this beloved pastor has the admiration of his peers for his work 
on behalf of his church and as president of Austin Area 
Interreligious Ministries, an organization dedicated to 
interfaith relations; and
	WHEREAS, A man of exceptional intellectual and spiritual 
depth, Reverend Mayfield has had a lasting and positive impact on 
the lives of the members of Tarrytown United Methodist Church and 
of countless people of all faiths; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the 
Reverend Jim Mayfield for his years of outstanding service to 
Tarrytown United Methodist Church and to the cause of unity among 
all people; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate