Bill Text: TX HR149 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring the Reverend Allen Gene Madison II of DeSoto for his achievements.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-07 - Reported enrolled [HR149 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR149-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 149 |
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WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from | ||
individuals such as the Reverend Allen Gene Madison II of DeSoto, | ||
who has benefited his fellow citizens through his contributions as | ||
a spiritual and business leader; and | ||
WHEREAS, Called to the ministry in the early 1980s, Reverend | ||
Madison became the pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in | ||
Dallas; he led the church with conviction and compassion for nearly | ||
four decades until his retirement in 2020; and | ||
WHEREAS, In addition to guiding his congregation, Reverend | ||
Madison has worked in the funeral industry for 60 years; he began | ||
his career in 1963 as a summer employee with McGowan Funeral Home in | ||
Dallas, and he went on to serve as manager and senior vice president | ||
for Singing Hills Funeral Home before starting Evergreen Memorial | ||
Funeral Home and Flower Shop in 1996; the enterprise has since | ||
expanded to encompass a location in Terrell, a pre-need company | ||
called Heritage Relations, and the Emerald Center event venue; | ||
moreover, the business has established a scholarship program for | ||
area students; and | ||
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, this esteemed Texan graduated | ||
from Madison High School and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army; | ||
he holds a degree in business administration from El Centro College | ||
and a bachelor's degree in theology from Carolina University; and | ||
WHEREAS, Reverend Madison currently lives in DeSoto with his | ||
wife of 49 years, Florence; they take great pride in their two | ||
children, Elliott and Karissa, and three grandchildren, Marloh, | ||
Zoi, and Mark Anthony; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the course of his life and career, Allen | ||
Madison has inspired and uplifted countless people, and it is | ||
indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the Reverend Allen | ||
Gene Madison II for his achievements and extend to him sincere best | ||
wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Reverend Madison as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Davis | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 149 was adopted by the House on | ||
November 7, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||