SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 739
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Galena Park in recognizing May 5, 2005, as the 54th annual National Day of Prayer; and WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have a long history in America, dating back to the First Continental Congress in 1775; the annual National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by a joint resolution passed by the United States Congress and signed by President Harry Truman; and WHEREAS, One of the founding principles of this nation was the freedom of religion, and the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for citizens to reflect on our history and pay homage to that heritage; and WHEREAS, The theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "God Shed His Grace On Thee"; the citizens of Galena Park will join Americans all across the nation in commemorating this occasion by hosting a ceremony at 12:00 noon, May 5, 2005, on the steps of the Galena Park City Hall; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Galena Park for organizing prayer vigils and encouraging Texans to observe the National Day of Prayer; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the citizens of Galena Park as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Gallegos ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate