H.R. No. 1349



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is honored to 
recognize Dr. Jean-Claude Bope-Bope, ambassador of the Democratic 
Republic of Congo to Namibia; and
	WHEREAS, Ambassador Bope-Bope has served in his current 
diplomatic role since 2002; during his years of service he has 
worked to strengthen the relationship shared by the DRC and Namibia 
by supporting increased trade; he has also made contributions in 
the areas of education and public health, and his myriad endeavors 
are forging stronger ties between the two nations; and
	WHEREAS, A doctor of medicine, he earned his medical degree 
from the University of Lubumbashi in 1989 and practiced general 
medicine before becoming director of the World Mission Center in 
1992; Ambassador Bope-Bope went on to serve as consul general of the 
DRC until he was named to his present post; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished public official has studied 
theology and is affiliated with the African Heads of Missions, 
Namibia Council of Charismatic Churches; he also produced and 
directed the documentary film African Reality, a chronicle of life 
in contemporary Africa, and he remains actively committed to the 
goal of reducing poverty in Africa; and
	WHEREAS, Ambassador Bope-Bope continues to make a positive 
difference throughout southern Africa, and his presence in the Lone 
Star State provides a welcome opportunity for an important cultural 
exchange; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby welcome Ambassador Jean-Claude Bope-Bope to the 
State Capitol and extend best wishes to him for a memorable visit to 
Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ambassador Bope-Bope as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Davis of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1349 was adopted by the House on April 
28, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House