Bill Text: TX HR2416 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2416 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. on the success of his Michael's Sermon series of novels.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR2416 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2416-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2416



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Texas author Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. of Amarillo has
	earned great distinction for himself with the success of his
	Michael's Sermon series of novels; and
	WHEREAS, Born in the state of Washington, Mr. Frazier moved
	with his family to Silsbee, Texas, when he was in the fourth grade;
	after graduating from Silsbee High School, he served his nation in
	the U.S. Air Force for five years before embarking upon a career as
	a civilian security officer for the Department of Energy; he has
	worked at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport and at the
	Pantex nuclear weapons facility in Amarillo; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Frazier began his writing career by creating
	plays and skits for his local church and then moved on to writing
	short stories; after hearing a particularly powerful sermon in
	church, he came up with the idea of a character named Michael, a
	former juvenile delinquent in East Texas who delivers a one-word
	sermon that changes forever the lives of those who hear it; and
	WHEREAS, Though Mr. Frazier originally intended to write a
	stand-alone book, his idea proved so fruitful that it has given rise
	to a series; titles so far include Receiving the Word, Learning the
	Word, Preaching the Word, and Searching for Michael, with a fifth
	volume on the way; in addition to their message of hope, the books
	offer deep explorations of the culture and religious heritage of
	East Texas, with the stories featuring landmarks and events from
	the author's childhood in Silsbee; and
	WHEREAS, More recently, Mr. Frazier has returned to a project
	he first began two decades ago, a novel about Jesus from the point
	of view of his neighbors; in all his endeavors, this esteemed Texan
	enjoys the love and support of his wife of 34 years, Donna, and his
	son, Jeff Edward Frazier II; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Frazier's talent, determination, and deep
	religious faith have enabled him to create a series of novels that
	both entertain and inspire their readers, and he may indeed take
	great pride in his achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. on his
	Michael's Sermon series of novels and extend to him sincere best
	wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Frazier as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	White

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 2416 was adopted by the House on May
	28, 2017, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House