Bill Text: TX HR347 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 347 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Joseph C. Walsh, Jr., on his retirement from Laurel Street Church of Christ in San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-02 - Reported enrolled [HR347 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR347-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 347



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joseph C. Walsh, Jr., retired as minister of Laurel
	Street Church of Christ in San Antonio, concluding a career in the
	pulpit that spanned more than four decades; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Joseph and Opal
	Walsh, Joseph Walsh was baptized at Revere Street Church of Christ
	in San Francisco; he went on to become a gospel minister and to
	serve at churches throughout the country, including West Adams
	Church of Christ and Eastside Church of Christ in Los Angeles,
	Southside Church of Christ in Tucson, and Coconut Grove Church of
	Christ in Miami; in 1999, he was named to lead Laurel Street Church
	of Christ, where he has put in place a 10-year plan for church
	growth and property development that includes a bilingual ministry,
	a successful youth program, and an annual health fair; and
	WHEREAS, Brother Walsh is dedicated to community outreach and
	has been involved in Campaign for Christ and Head Start, as well as
	a prison and a Spanish ministry, among others; in addition, he has
	shared his faith with the citizens of Guyana and of numerous
	Caribbean countries; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Brother Walsh enjoys the
	love and support of his wife, the former Wilma D. Thompson, with
	whom he has shared more than half a century, and he is the proud
	father of four children; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiring and devoted leader, Brother Joseph
	Walsh contributed significantly to the growth and prosperity of
	Laurel Street Church of Christ, and his legacy will continue to
	resonate within this house of worship for many years to come; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Joseph C. Walsh, Jr., on his
	retirement from the ministry and extend to him sincere best wishes
	for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Brother Walsh as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	McClendon

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 347 was adopted by the House on
	February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House