82R13548 RYA-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1060
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Knights of Peter Claver and the members of its
ladies auxiliary, Council and Court No. 72, are hosting their 19th
annual scholarship luncheon and fashion gala on April 2, 2011, in
Houston; and
WHEREAS, A historically African American Catholic lay
organization, the Knights of Peter Claver is dedicated to serving
the community and people in need, as well as to promoting social
justice and education and to assisting the sick, the economically
disadvantaged, and those with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the members of Council and Court No. 72
contribute to the Houston area by awarding scholarships to
deserving high school seniors; moreover, the event is an
opportunity to honor notable local leaders as "Pioneers in the
Community"; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the Knights of Peter Claver
further distinguish themselves through their support of a number of
charitable projects, including food pantries and local shelters;
they also contribute to such groups as the Sickle Cell Foundation
and the United Negro College Fund; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Knights of Peter Claver and its
ladies auxiliary have demonstrated a lasting commitment to helping
others, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize their exceptional
efforts in behalf of the greater good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 19th annual scholarship
luncheon and fashion gala and extend to all those associated with
the Knights of Peter Claver and its ladies auxiliary, Council and
Court No. 72, sincere best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organizations as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.