SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 671

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the citizens of Galena Park who have organized an observance of the National Day of Prayer; and

WHEREAS, Civic prayers date back to the First Continental Congress of 1775, and the first National Day of Prayer was established when President Harry S. Truman signed a joint resolution by Congress in 1952; and

WHEREAS, Since 1988, the National Day of Prayer has been celebrated the first Thursday in May, and residents of Galena Park will be observing this special day at the Galena Park City Hall on May 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Prayer has remained an integral part of this country's rich history, and the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for citizens of all faiths to gather and express gratitude for the many blessings and liberties we have and to pray for the nation, its people, and its leaders; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Galena Park for organizing an observance of the National Day of Prayer; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special occasion.

Garcia

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 30, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate