SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 270

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Reverend Irie Lynne Session, who has been named a legacy torch recipient by the Urban League of Greater Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Senior pastor at New Life Christian Church in Dallas, Reverend Session earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Oklahoma Christian College and a master's degree in divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Session works with New Friends New Life, where she provides pastoral and referral services, support group facilitation, and weekly Bible studies; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Session has devoted her time and energy unselfishly by providing the education and support that enables women to transform their lives; she is truly deserving of recognition for her achievements and her many contributions to the Dallas community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Reverend Irie Lynne Session on her dedication to assisting those in need of a helping hand and congratulate her on being selected as a legacy torch recipient by the Urban League of Greater Dallas; and, be it further

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

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate