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                                                                  H.R. No. 2210


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Young Adult Ministry (YAMS) of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Houston is hosting a walk-a-thon fund-raiser on June 11, 2005, at Northshore Park; and WHEREAS, Not only will the walk-a-thon provide enjoyment for its participants and promote community involvement, it will also raise money for the Star of Hope Women and Family Emergency Shelter, the Depelchin Center, and the Adopt-A-Family program; and WHEREAS, The young members of this dedicated ministry play a vital role in the church and in their community; in addition to planning and implementing the walk-a-thon, their contributions include working to keep teens off of drugs, conducting safety and beautification projects, and providing those in need with tutoring, food, clothing, medical and nutrition information, and holiday gifts and meals; and WHEREAS, The sponsors of this year's walk-a-thon have truly made a firm investment in their community and helped to ensure a brighter future for area residents, and it is indeed appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize all those involved in this significant endeavor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby commend the organizers and participants of the Young Adult Ministry walk-a-thon fund-raiser and extend to them sincere best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for YAMS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2210 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House