Bill Text: TX HR421 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 421 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the dedication of an honorary street sign topper for the late Dr. Walter Bookman, longtime pastor of the New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - Reported enrolled [HR421 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR421-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 421



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Dallas and members of the New Morning
	Star Missionary Baptist Church are gathering on March 17, 2023, to
	commemorate the installation of a street sign topper bearing the
	name of the church's founder and longtime pastor, the late
	Dr. Walter Bookman; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Bookman, who led the West Dallas church as
	pastor for more than four decades until his death in 1995, is the
	first African American whose legacy will be recognized with a
	street sign topper in the city of Dallas; it will serve as a lasting
	reminder of his contributions as a humanitarian and civic leader,
	which touched the lives of not only his congregants but countless
	neighbors in the community; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to providing guidance and support to the
	members of his church, Reverend Bookman expressed his faith through
	his deep compassion toward the poor and underprivileged; on
	Sundays, his church would offer free breakfast to those who needed
	it, and he went out of his way to find housing for people who had no
	place to stay; he invited candidates for public office to the church
	to help his congregants become better-informed voters, and he
	personally paid visits to schools out of concern for students in the
	area; and
	WHEREAS, An esteemed spiritual leader, Reverend Bookman
	founded both the Dallas West Ministerial Alliance and the Unity
	District Association, which he also served as moderator emeritus;
	he was the recipient of many honors, including the Man of the Year
	award from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Dallas;
	and
	WHEREAS, The Reverend Walter Bookman dedicated his life to
	making his community a better place for everyone, and the
	installation of a street sign topper in his honor will help ensure
	that future generations continue to find inspiration in his example
	of faith, kindness, and love for humanity; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of an honorary street
	sign topper for the late Dr. Walter Bookman and pay tribute to the
	remarkable life of this esteemed clergyman.

	Jones of Dallas

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 421 was adopted by the House on March
	14, 2023, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House