SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 812

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Friendship Force International for building global 
goodwill through personal friendships and to welcome its 
ambassadors from New Zealand to Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Founded in 1977 by President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter
and Wayne Smith, Friendship Force International has brought 
together over half a million volunteers from more than 60 countries
in expressions of international goodwill; and

	WHEREAS, Based on the principle that friendships among 
people of different nations and cultures would be personally 
enriching and could contribute to world peace, Friendship Force 
International enlists members at clubs in over 350 communities 
worldwide; and

	WHEREAS, Friendship Force ambassadors travel from their 
homes to another country as guests in the homes of local hosts, 
who provide activities that reflect local culture and traditions;
personal acts of friendship tear down the international barriers 
that differences of language, race, religion, and politics can 
create; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Friendship Force International 
for fostering friendships and goodwill throughout the world; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate