79R9644 BJM-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 718



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Knights of Peter Claver and the members of its 
ladies auxiliary, Council and Court No. 72, are hosting their 
annual scholarship luncheon and fashion gala in Houston on March 
19, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, This highly anticipated event provides an 
opportunity each year to take a moment to recognize the 
contributions of this notable group, which has long assisted the 
economically disadvantaged, the sick, and the disabled, while also 
succeeding in its goals to encourage and support higher education 
and to train and develop civic leaders; and
	WHEREAS, Attendees participating in the 2005 event are also 
honoring deserving "Pioneers in the Community," men and women who 
embody the ideals of the organization and who serve as role models 
for youths and leaders of their communities; this year's pioneers 
include: Nana Arceneaux, Ruby D. Barras, Beverly Green, Wallace 
Guidry, Deacon Irvin Johnson, Vicki Johnson, Dr. Levi Perry, Dr. 
Eula Faye Perry, Robert Pradia, Dr. Etta Frances Walker, Agnes V. 
Wiltz, Daisy Young, and Horace Young; and
	WHEREAS, The Knights of Peter Claver and the members of its 
ladies auxiliary are to be commended for their devotion to helping 
their fellow Texans, as are their esteemed guests of honor who have 
truly distinguished themselves as exceptional citizens; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2005 annual scholarship 
luncheon and fashion gala and congratulate the Knights of Peter 
Claver and its ladies auxiliary, Council and Court No. 72, as well 
as the "Pioneers in the Community" for their remarkable 
achievements; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.