Bill Text: TX SR126 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of spiritual leadership.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-05 - Reported enrolled [SR126 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR126-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on the 50th anniversary of | ||
his service as a preacher and his 31 years of spiritual leadership | ||
at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Nash was licensed to preach on | ||
April 1, 1969, and was ordained as a pastor in 1970; in the | ||
ensuing years he has distinguished himself as a respected | ||
theologian, a prolific author, and a beloved pastoral leader; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since his calling to the ministry, Dr. Nash has | ||
earned advanced degrees across a range of theological fields, | ||
including biblical studies, divinity, religious education, urban | ||
ministries, and Christian counseling; his broad-ranging | ||
publications include a Christian textbook and works on spiritual | ||
guidance and biblical history; and | ||
WHEREAS, A highly respected theologian, Dr. Nash has served | ||
in numerous spiritual leadership positions, and he currently | ||
serves as president emeritus of the Interdenominational Ministers' | ||
Alliance of Greater Dallas and as president of the Baptist | ||
Missionary and Education State Convention of Texas; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the last 31 years, Dr. Nash has ministered | ||
faithfully to the needs of his spiritual family at Mount Tabor | ||
Missionary Baptist Church; he has devoted his time and energy | ||
unselfishly to the members of his congregation, and he has had a | ||
positive influence on the lives of innumerable Christians; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on a | ||
life of exceptional Christian leadership and extend to him | ||
congratulations on his 31st anniversary as pastor at Mount Tabor | ||
Missionary Baptist Church; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
West | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 5, 2019. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |