SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 862

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education 
on the occasion of its 100th annual session which is being held 
in Houston June 20 through 24, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The National Baptist Congress of Christian 
Education is the primary training arm of the National Baptist 
Convention, USA, Incorporated, which has its origins in the 
Baptist Mission Convention formed in 1880 by 150 Baptist pastors
who met in Montgomery, Alabama; and
	WHEREAS, The principal training activity of the National 
Baptist Congress of Christian Education is the assembly held each
year in June, for which delegates gather from across the country 
to learn and be inspired by renowned preachers and gifted 
instructors; the distinguished speakers offer Bible lessons, 
creative ideas, and practical solutions to the dilemmas facing 
the world; and
	WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its 
leaders and the outstanding leadership of its current president, 
Dr. R. B. Holmes, Jr., the congress has continued to lead its 
members through diverse world conditions and massive societal 
changes to solutions that are a testimony to the valuable work 
of the church; and
	WHEREAS, As the educational group holds its 100th annual 
session in Houston, it is anticipated that the number of attendees
will surpass that of the 99th session held in Memphis, Tennessee, 
with its record-breaking 35,000 delegates; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend the leaders of the National 
Baptist Congress of Christian Education for their good work and
extend to all attending the session in Houston warm greetings 
and best wishes for a successful and glorious event; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of this session and as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate