Bill Text: TX SR187 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of its installation of the Reverend Edward V. Lightfoot.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-11 - Reported enrolled [SR187 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR187-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church as it installs the
Reverend Edward V. Lightfoot as its new pastor on
February 17, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This illustrious minister is the son of the
Reverend James E. Lightfoot, the much beloved founding pastor of
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Houston; and
WHEREAS, A devoted preacher and community servant, the
Reverend Edward Lightfoot will have the distinct honor of being
the second pastor in the congregation's 45-year history; and
WHEREAS, With respect for the church's past and enthusiasm
for a bright future, worshippers proudly usher in the younger
Reverend Lightfoot; he will be installed in a service attended by
such distinguished guests as the Reverend Ralph D. West and the
members of the Church Without Walls; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated congregation embraces the incoming
Reverend Lightfoot as he embarks on a journey to continue his
father's pastoral legacy; the church eagerly looks forward to a
new beginning through the younger reverend and places its faith
in his integrity and his ability to lead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Church on the occasion of its installation of new pastor Edward
V. Lightfoot; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the congregation as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate