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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 959
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Houston Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of |
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America on the grand occasion of its 40th anniversary celebration |
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and salute to gospel music legends of Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, The formal gala is taking place in the Hyatt |
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Regency Hotel in Houston on July 13, 2009, and includes a |
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reception, dinner, gospel music entertainment, and an awards |
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ceremony; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston Chapter is a division of the Gospel |
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Music Workshop of America, Incorporated, founded in 1967 by the |
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late Reverend James Cleveland; the organization's mission is to |
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spread the art of gospel music and promote its formal study; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop |
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of America and the nonprofit Center for Social and Economic |
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Empowerment are sponsoring the event, whose proceeds will |
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benefit the GMWA Houston Chapter Scholarship Fund and finance a |
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40th year commemorative recording; and |
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WHEREAS, For four decades, the Houston Chapter of the |
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Gospel Music Workshop of America has preserved and nurtured |
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gospel music; its membership includes many phenomenally gifted |
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individuals who are legendary for their exceptional talent and |
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their significant contributions to the gospel music industry; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate members of the Houston Chapter |
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of the Gospel Music Workshop of America on its 40th anniversary |
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and extend best wishes to all for a splendid celebration; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of the special occasion. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 19, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |