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