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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Houston is hosting |
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its annual bazaar June 9 and June 10, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, This lively community gathering features live |
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zydeco music, disc jockeys, a dance contest, a western-wear dress |
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contest, and lots of good food; drawing together friends and |
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neighbors, the bazaar provides two days of enjoyable entertainment |
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that helps support this historic parish; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1949 to serve African American Catholic |
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families who had moved to east Houston from Louisiana, Our Lady Star |
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of the Sea Church has been a vital force in the Houston area for more |
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than five decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the church serves a membership of 350 |
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families; they are ably guided by Father Louis R. Saporito, who |
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oversees the many organizations and services that meet the needs of |
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parishioners; and |
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WHEREAS, The annual bazaar is a popular social occasion for |
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the residents of Houston and a source of unity and pride for the |
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members of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, and this worthwhile |
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event is indeed deserving of recognition; 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 annual bazaar at Our Lady Star |
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of the Sea Church and extend best wishes to the organizers and |
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attendees for a successful and enjoyable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1665 was adopted by the House on May |
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11, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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