SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the congregation of the Full Gospel Holy Temple fellowship
	of churches in celebrating the 40th birthday of Apostle Herman L.
	Murray Jr. at The Legend and The Legacy Birthday Celebration,
	which is taking place January 20 through 22, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Apostle Murray is the prelate and general
	overseer of the Full Gospel Holy Temple; he followed in the
	footsteps of his grandfather, the late Apostle Lobias Murray,
	when he assumed leadership of the ministry in 2011, after having
	dedicated his time and efforts to helping its founders for more
	than 20 years; and
	WHEREAS, Under his guidance and wise stewardship, the
	church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life
	of the community; he has created numerous mentorship programs for
	young adults, and his work to enhance the church's social media
	footprint has greatly increased the reach of its ministries; and
	WHEREAS, In 2000, he established an international
	evangelistic organization that continues to serve pastors around
	the world, and his weekly network broadcast is among the
	highest-rated programs on urban religious networks; and
	WHEREAS, Apostle Murray has had a profound impact on the
	lives of innumerable people, and it is truly fitting that he
	receive special recognition for his many contributions to his
	church and his community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Apostle Herman L. Murray Jr. on his
	many years of hard work in the ministries of the Full Gospel Holy
	Temple fellowship of churches and on his outstanding leadership and
	extend to him best wishes on his 40th birthday; 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 January 18, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate