By:  Thompson, G.                                       H.R. No. 96
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                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Reverend C. L. Bryant recently was honored for
    1-2  his enduring dedication as a pastor and leader of the Gospel
    1-3  Kingdom Church of God in Christ when he was promoted to the rank of
    1-4  bishop; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Concord High School in
    1-6  Rusk County, Bishop Bryant earned a bachelor of arts degree from
    1-7  Colorado Baptist Bible University and later earned a bachelor's
    1-8  degree and master's degree in bible theology from the International
    1-9  Bible Institute and Seminar; he also earned a bachelor's degree and
   1-10  master's degree in biblical studies and a doctor of divinity degree
   1-11  from the Family Bible Institute; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, This fine clergyman began his pastoral career in
   1-13  Texas in 1957; he founded and preached out of four churches over
   1-14  the course of the next 12 years before moving to Colorado in 1969;
   1-15  and
   1-16        WHEREAS, During his years in the Centennial State, Bishop
   1-17  Bryant founded two more churches, served for two decades as the
   1-18  Colorado Church of God in Christ Midwestern District
   1-19  Superintendent, and as the ordination board chairman and the
   1-20  parliamentarian for the statewide organization; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Since his return to Texas in 1975, Bishop Bryant has
   1-22  served as the valued pastor of the Gospel Kingdom Church of God in
   1-23  Christ, as the administrative assistant for the Texas South East
   1-24  Third jurisdiction, and as a national Church of God in Christ
    2-1  evangelist; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Throughout his remarkable career, this admirable
    2-3  gentleman has placed the spiritual needs of his congregations above
    2-4  all else, offering each church member the benefit of his special
    2-5  strength; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, Bishop Bryant has been recognized on numerous
    2-7  occasions for his outstanding service, and his many accomplishments
    2-8  include being honored as minister of the year and receiving a
    2-9  special achievement award for 24 years of service as a minister,
   2-10  pastor, and church leader; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, In Bishop Bryant, the church has found a preacher, a
   2-12  prophet, and a stalwart friend for the work of the ministry; his
   2-13  religious guidance has provided comfort and inspiration to
   2-14  countless individuals and he is indeed worthy of our highest praise
   2-15  and recognition on the occasion of his latest achievement; now,
   2-16  therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-18  Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend C. L. Bryant on his
   2-19  promotion to the post of bishop and commend him for the many
   2-20  significant contributions he has made to the betterment of his
   2-21  community and state as a preacher of the gospel; and, be it further
   2-22        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-23  prepared for Bishop Bryant as an expression of highest regard by
   2-24  the Texas House of Representatives.