SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Stephen Nash Sr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr., who died
  June 28, 2023, at the age of 73; and
 
         WHEREAS, Stephen Nash was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on
  June 10, 1950; a highly intellectual man of religious depth and
  devotion, he shaped a rewarding life of service as a reverend and
  a spiritual leader; and
 
         WHEREAS, Stephen was called to the ministry at the age of
  18; a graduate of Bishop College, he earned doctorates from Aspen
  Theological Seminary and Survine Ministries Bible College and
  Theological Seminary, and he dedicated his life to ministering
  faithfully to the physical and spiritual needs of innumerable
  Christians; and
 
         WHEREAS, Over the course of six decades, Dr. Nash pastored
  at churches in Van Alstyne, McKinney, Marshall, and Lubbock; for
  32 years he faithfully led the Mount Tabor Baptist Church in
  Dallas, where he performed countless ceremonies and prayed for
  his church members in times of hardship and bereavement as well
  as in times of celebration and joy; under Dr. Nash's outstanding
  leadership, the congregation thrived as a spiritual family and
  grew into one of the most influential houses of worship in the
  nation; and
 
         WHEREAS, An accomplished biblical scholar, Dr. Nash
  authored 10 books on theology and the history of African
  Americans in Christianity; he held leadership roles with a number
  of organizations, including the Texas Interdenominational
  Ministers' Alliance and the Baptist Missionary and Education
  State Convention; Dr. Nash was a luminary in the fight for racial
  equality and a tireless advocate for marginalized and oppressed
  communities in Texas, and he transformed the lives of many
  through his steadfast devotion to the principles of liberty and
  justice; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Nash was a proud father to his two children,
  Angela and Stephen Jr., and he greatly cherished his six
  grandchildren; he was revered as a mentor and spiritual father to
  many, and he provided counsel and comfort to countless
  individuals; and
 
         WHEREAS, A treasured member of the Dallas community,
  Dr. Nash led a full and rewarding life, and his strength of
  character and visionary leadership were a source of inspiration
  to many; he leaves behind a spiritual legacy that will make a
  positive difference for generations to come, and he will long be
  remembered with great respect and admiration by those who were
  privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Stephen Charles Nash
  Sr.; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Dr. Nash.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 11, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate