81R6214 MG-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 240
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of
Greater Dallas is hosting its 44th annual C. A. W. Clark Human
Relations Banquet on February 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, For more than five decades, the IMA has worked to
fulfill its mission of reaching out to underserved members of the
community; this outstanding network of ministers has launched
numerous development, education, and employment initiatives, and
its service projects include providing health referrals and utility
bill assistance, maintaining food pantries, and counseling prison
inmates; and
WHEREAS, The annual IMA banquet offers the organization an
opportunity to educate other concerned citizens on the group's
mission and to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional
dedication to the community; in addition to college-bound high
school graduates who are receiving scholarships, the 2009 honorees
and their respective accolades include: Irvin Ashford, Jr., Human
Relations Award; Dr. Karry D. Wesley, Minister of the Year Award;
the Reverend Reginald Williams, C. A. W. Clark Prince of Preachers
Award; the Reverend Darryl Pryor, Young Minister of the Year Award;
Evergreen Funeral Home/Allen Madison, Business Award; South Dallas
Cafe/James Price, Business Award; Heath G. Harris, Esq., Civic
Award; the Honorable Carolyn Davis, Community Service Award; the
Honorable Carla Ranger, Education Award; Zachary Thompson, Health
Care Award; the Reverend James Pruitt, President's Award; and
Bishop J. Neaul Haynes, President's Award; and
WHEREAS, This year's keynote speaker is Bishop Charles E.
Blake, the presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ and
pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Southern
California; Bishop Blake will share his uplifting vision for the
future and speak on the theme "Moving Forward in Challenging
Times"; proceeds from the banquet are funding the organization's
community support services and academic scholarships; and
WHEREAS, The IMA is a vital group of caring individuals who
are committed to serving their community, and throughout its
history of civic involvement, the organization has benefited
countless Texans in myriad ways; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Interdenominational Ministerial
Alliance of Greater Dallas for its efforts in behalf of area
residents and extend to all those affiliated with the organization
sincere best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the IMA as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.