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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Knights of Peter Claver and the members of its |
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ladies auxiliary, Council and Court No. 72, are hosting their |
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annual scholarship luncheon and fashion gala in Houston on March 7, |
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2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This highly anticipated event provides an |
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opportunity each year to recognize the contributions of this |
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notable group, which has long assisted the economically |
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disadvantaged, the sick, and the disabled, while succeeding in its |
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goals to encourage and support higher education and to train and |
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develop civic leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, Attendees participating in the 2009 event are also |
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honoring deserving "Pioneers in the Community," men and women who |
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embody the ideals of the organization and who serve as role models |
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for youths and leaders of their communities; this year's honorees |
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include John Andress, Dr. Ann C. Smith Barnes, Joseph Cormier, |
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Anthony Earnest Boggess Glover, Stephanie Trouiller Johnson, Harry |
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Jolivette, the Honorable Jolanda Jones, Barbara Mouton Murray, Alma |
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Omowaleuthbli, Mary Ida Reed, Chaire D. Shynett, and Jearldine |
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Woodard; and |
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WHEREAS, The Knights of Peter Claver and the members of its |
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ladies auxiliary are to be commended for their devotion to helping |
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their fellow Texans, as are their esteemed guests of honor, who have |
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truly distinguished themselves as exceptional citizens; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2009 annual scholarship |
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luncheon and fashion gala and congratulate the Knights of Peter |
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Claver and its ladies auxiliary, Council and Court No. 72, as well |
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as the "Pioneers in the Community," for their remarkable |
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achievements; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas 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. 682 was adopted by the House on March |
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2, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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