Bill Text: TX SR35 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Ronald E. Jones on the occasion of his installation as senior pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-01-23 - Reported enrolled [SR35 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR35-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the Reverend Doctor Ronald E. Jones on the occasion of | ||
his installation as senior pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in | ||
Dallas, which is taking place January 26 and 27, 2013; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Jones will be the 13th pastor of the historic | ||
congregation, which was founded in 1873 to meet the temporal and | ||
spiritual needs of African Americans during the challenging days | ||
of Reconstruction; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Jones is a graduate of Dallas Baptist | ||
University, and he earned a master's degree from Abilene | ||
Christian University and a doctoral degree from Cornerstone | ||
University; he is serving his third and final term as mayor of the | ||
City of Garland, capping a 29-year career in city service that | ||
saw him serve as assistant city manager and create a relief | ||
center for the victims of Hurricane Katrina; and | ||
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Dr. Jones has throughout his | ||
ministerial career demonstrated an enduring commitment to | ||
helping others; his wise counsel and his inspirational example | ||
have had a profound impact on the lives of countless people; and | ||
WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar and theologian, Dr. Jones | ||
is sure to carry on the New Hope Baptist Church's mission of | ||
providing enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, | ||
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Reverend Doctor Ronald E. | ||
Jones on his legacy of service and dedication and extend to him | ||
best wishes for success as senior pastor of New Hope Baptist | ||
Church; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of high regard 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 23, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |