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




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate