H.R. No. 391
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
1-2 the Reverend Charles L. Jackson for his many years of devoted
1-3 service to the spiritual needs of his congregation and community;
1-4 and
1-5 WHEREAS, The highly regarded pastor of Pleasant Grove
1-6 Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, this remarkable clergyman has
1-7 served the members of his congregation with utmost distinction for
1-8 23 years, providing innovative and visionary leadership and
1-9 communicating his inspirational message to countless individuals
1-10 through a number of successful media, which include television,
1-11 radio, print, and street ministries, to name but a few; and
1-12 WHEREAS, Under Pastor Jackson's able direction, Pleasant
1-13 Grove Missionary Baptist Church played a leading role in the
1-14 television ministry movement when it first began in the early 1970s
1-15 with live television broadcasts from the church's sanctuary that
1-16 reached millions of homes; Pastor Jackson's extraordinarily
1-17 successful television ministry followed his equally successful
1-18 radio ministry, which was established in 1970; and
1-19 WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards, this gifted
1-20 communicator has authored nine books, has recorded six albums and
1-21 800 sermons on cassette tape, and has travelled worldwide sharing
1-22 his religious insights with others; his extensive travels have
1-23 included a memorable trip to Southern Africa where he was welcomed
1-24 by heads of state, business and governmental leaders, and local
2-1 citizens; and
2-2 WHEREAS, At home in Houston, Pastor Jackson leads a
2-3 congregation that is one of the largest in the city and that
2-4 continues to grow and flourish with each passing year;
2-5 acknowledging the necessity of expanded facilities to serve the
2-6 church's growing community, Pastor Jackson has overseen the
2-7 construction of the church's 5,000-seat sanctuary and the
2-8 renovation of the church's education building and is currently
2-9 supervising plans for a family recreation center; and
2-10 WHEREAS, Pastor Jackson is a native of Houston who was
2-11 graduated from Phillis Wheatley Senior High School and earned a
2-12 bachelor of theology degree in 1973 from the Institutional Baptist
2-13 Theological Center, Inc.; a dedicated scholar, he also has pursued
2-14 studies at Moody College and with the Billy Graham Crusade; and
2-15 WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Pastor Jackson
2-16 has been supported in all his endeavors by his loving wife, Bettie,
2-17 and the couple's two children, Sheldon and Bridgette; and
2-18 WHEREAS, Widely respected and admired by all who know him,
2-19 Pastor Jackson has touched the lives of many people throughout his
2-20 outstanding career, and he has united individuals worldwide with
2-21 his great vision and initiative; a man of exemplary faith and
2-22 generosity, he has contributed immeasurably to the spiritual life
2-23 of this state, and he is indeed deserving of special legislative
2-24 recognition for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
2-25 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-26 Legislature hereby commend the Reverend Charles L. Jackson for 23
2-27 years of exemplary service with Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist
3-1 Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
3-2 and happiness for many years to come; and, be it further
3-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-4 prepared for Reverend Jackson as an expression of highest regard by
3-5 the Texas House of Representatives.
3-6 prepared for Reverend Jackson as an expression of highest regard by
3-7 the Texas House of Representatives.
3-8 Dutton
3-9 H.R. No. 391
3-10 _______________________________
3-11 Speaker of the House
3-12 I certify that H.R. No. 391 was adopted by the House on March
3-13 10, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-14 _______________________________
3-15 Chief Clerk of the House