SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 360

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize FAIM Economic and Development Corporation for its work 
in community education and empowerment; and

	WHEREAS, Nonprofit and faith-based, this organization 
teaches biblical principles of finance to individuals, local 
businesses, and church congregations in the Dallas/Fort Worth 
Metroplex; and

	WHEREAS, Since its inception, FAIM Economic and 
Development Corporation has served over 2,000 individuals, 
groups, and families; in 2002, it received the National Award of 
Merit from the Rainbow/Push Coalition's One Thousand Churches 
Connection as being the most consistent ministry throughout the 
community; and

	WHEREAS, To achieve its objectives of educating, 
empowering, and facilitating a sense of spiritual stewardship 
and economic health, this dedicated organization provides its 
many services free of charge to the community; the organization 
is holding a Pastor Empowerment Mixer on March 24; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby recognize FAIM Economic and Development 
Corporation for its contributions to the Dallas/Fort Worth 
community; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate