May 5, 1999

Eight named 'angels'
for criminal justice ministry
___DALLAS--Four Texas Baptists were among the "army of angels" recognized by Secretary of State Elton Bomer at the fourth annual Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards ceremony.
___The awards presentation was scheduled in conjunction with the annual statewide Restorative Justice Ministry Conference, sponsored in part by the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Texas Baptist Men.
___Noting that close to 25,000 volunteers work with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Bomer praised them as "unsung heroes who make a lot of difference in our state, one day and one life at a time."
___Bunny Martin received the Group Faithfulness Award on behalf of Reaching America's Youth and its "Just 4U Weekends" program in youthful offender facilities.
___Chaplain Hugh Atwell received the Hope In Our Hearts Award for his work directing the faith-based correctional chaplaincy program with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department.
___H.L. Rowell, volunteer chaplain at the Tulia Transfer Facility, received the Religious Service Award.
___B. Anne Mooney from Buckner Benevolences accepted the Best Family Program Award on behalf of the EQUIP (Enhancing Quality and Understanding for Incarcerated Parents) program at the Gatesville Hilltop Unit.

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