SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Fort Worth Police Department and the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Dallas-Fort Worth for their exemplary efforts in organizing the Candles for Connecticut service; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional event was held at First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth on December 20, 2012, in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut; and

WHEREAS, These two outstanding organizations, in a remarkably short period of time, made the necessary preparations to bring together people of varying backgrounds and faiths in a common cause; and

WHEREAS, The speakers at this interfaith vigil included Imam Moujahed Bakash, Rabbi Andrew Bloom, and Pastor Al Meredith, along with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead; and

WHEREAS, The coming together of people from all walks of life to reflect on an event of national importance embodies the American idea of strength in unity, and it is truly fitting that such a worthy effort be recognized; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Fort Worth Police Department and the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Dallas-Fort Worth on their exemplary work in organizing the Candles for Connecticut service and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these organizations as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate