SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 456

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize April 26, 2015, as Blue Sunday Day of Prayer in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Blue Sunday Day of Prayer was initiated in South Texas by Janet and John Magee and Ron Corzine in 1994 as part of the Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative; it began as a prayer campaign involving 20 churches across South Texas, and the campaign has grown to include more than seven million people around the world; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, the Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative has expanded its efforts to include the development and free distribution of educational tools to raise awareness of child abuse; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional program also provides abused and neglected children with material goods that will help them to deal with their difficulties and improve their lives; and

WHEREAS, The Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative has had a profound effect on the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and it is truly fitting that the initiative and its advocates receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the founders, board members, and community volunteers of the Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative on their commitment to bringing relief to abused children and extend to them best wishes for a productive and memorable Blue Sunday Day of Prayer; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate