Bill Text: TX SR255 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 255 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing Abel Alfonso Pena Jr. for his contributions to Templo El Buen Samaritano in Houston.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-24 - Reported enrolled [SR255 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR255-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255
	WHEREAS, Abel Alfonso Pena Jr., founder and senior pastor
	of Templo El Buen Samaritano in Houston, has ably led his
	congregation for 29 years; and

	WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Pastor Pena attended
	the Maranatha Bible Institute in Galena Park; he established
	Templo El Buen Samaritano in 1986, and today the house of worship
	provides a spiritual home to some 350 faithful parishioners; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has further contributed
	to his fellow residents through his work with a number of vital
	outreach initiatives, including efforts to end gang violence and
	assist victims of domestic abuse; and

	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Pastor Pena enjoys the
	love and support of his wife, Ophelia, and he takes great pride in
	his three sons, Marcus, Kevin, and Nicolas; and

	WHEREAS, Abel Pena has led Templo El Buen Samaritano with
	conviction and compassion, and he has earned the lasting respect
	and admiration of his congregants as well as members of the
	greater community; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend Senior Pastor Abel Alfonso Pena Jr.
	on his outstanding 29-year tenure with Templo El Buen Samaritano
	and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with
	his important work; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Pastor Pena as an expression of high regard from the
	Texas Senate.

	Burton



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 24, 2015.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate