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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 798

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. William Seth Adams, who is retiring from his 
position on the faculty of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of 
the Southwest in Austin at the end of May, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary liturgist, consummate teacher, and 
artful wordsmith, Professor Adams has done much to enhance the 
quality of instruction at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of 
the Southwest, where he has been a member of the faculty since 
1982; he has worked with several diocesan commissions on liturgy, 
architecture, and ecumenical affairs; he has also served as a 
priest associate at Saint James' Episcopal Church; and
	WHEREAS, His interests focus on the nature of liturgical 
leadership, the role played by liturgy in pastoral care, the 
relationship of liturgy and matters of social justice, and the 
interplay of liturgy and architecture; and
	WHEREAS, In his book, Shaped by Images:  One who Presides,
he explores new ways for ordained ministers to guide and support 
the vision of the church; a 1999 collection of his essays,
Moving the Furniture:  Liturgical Theory, Practice and Environment,
challenges the church to examine its thinking and assumptions 
about how Christians worship; and
	WHEREAS, He is a highly respected scholar and is beloved for 
his endearing qualities and his genuine concern for others; he has 
fostered the liturgical focus of generations of seminarians 
through his teaching and guidance, and his presence on the faculty 
of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest will be 
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. William Seth Adams for his 
exemplary service at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the 
Southwest and extend to him best wishes in his future endeavors; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 5, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate