Bill Text: TX HR300 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 300 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Bishop Jimmy W. Glenn Sr. on his selection as auxiliary bishop of the Church of God in Christ Texas Northeast Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-08-08 - Filed [HR300 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR300-Introduced.html

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	By: Collier	H.R. No. 300



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the Church of God in Christ gathered in
	Fort Worth on May 5, 2017, for a banquet celebrating the appointment
	of Jimmy W. Glenn Sr. as auxiliary bishop of the Texas Northeast
	Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Jimmy Glenn entered the
	ministry four decades ago, when he began preaching and singing
	gospel music at churches across the state and throughout the
	country; since 2000, he has led the congregation of Greater Love
	Chapel Church of God in Christ in Fort Worth; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling his myriad pastoral
	duties, this respected minister also serves the Church of God in
	Christ at the national level as the vice president of the Evangelist
	Department and as the national adjutancy overseer; in 2003, he was
	named the first adjutant apostolic to serve Bishop Chandler David
	Owens; he also held the office of chief adjutant to the late Bishop
	James Neaul Haynes, presiding prelate of the Texas Northeast First
	Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, and when Bishop Haynes became a member
	of the General Board, Pastor Glenn served as his national adjutant
	for more than 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Bishop Glenn has been blessed
	with the love and support of his wife, Sylvia; he is the father of
	three treasured children, Adrescion Glenn, Jimmy W. Glenn Jr., and
	Audreille McGinty, and his life has been further enriched by his
	four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Bishop Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge to his new
	post, and his experience and dedication will help to advance the
	vital mission of the Church of God in Christ; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jimmy
	W. Glenn Sr. on his selection as auxiliary bishop of the Church of
	God in Christ Texas Northeast Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
	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 Bishop Glenn as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.