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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, More than 500 pastors and church delegates from |
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across the nation are gathering in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from |
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July 11 through July 15, 2007, for the 39th annual convention of the |
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus; and |
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WHEREAS, Uniting congregations and pastors of African |
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American Presbyterians, the National Black Presbyterian Caucus |
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strives to prepare future leaders among the next generation; and |
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WHEREAS, The annual convention offers attendees a week of |
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worship and fellowship and promises to inspire and galvanize all |
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those who are gathering to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their |
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denomination's founding; and |
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WHEREAS, This significant occasion provides a fitting |
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opportunity to reflect on the myriad contributions made by African |
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American Presbyterians in the growth and development of this nation |
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over the course of the past two centuries as members of the National |
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Black Presbyterian Caucus meet once again to chart their notable |
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plans for the future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 39th annual convention of the |
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus and extend sincere best wishes |
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to all those in attendance for a memorable and meaningful |
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conference. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1525 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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