By: Dutton H.R. No. 391 73R6593 PFG-D 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, recorded six albums and 800 1-21 sermons on cassette tape, and has travelled worldwide sharing his 1-22 religious insights with others; his extensive travels have included 1-23 a memorable trip to Southern Africa where he was welcomed by heads 1-24 of state, business and governmental leaders, and local citizens; 2-1 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.