H.R. No. 431
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The members of Waterview Church of Christ in
1-2 Richardson will celebrate a momentous occasion on March 27, 1993,
1-3 when they mark the church's 30th anniversary and pay tribute to
1-4 Robert and Willora Oglesby, who have provided leadership to the
1-5 congregation throughout the past three decades; and
1-6 WHEREAS, In 1963, the Waterview congregation consisted of 120
1-7 members, but Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby's spirited efforts fostered a
1-8 steady growth over the years, and the congregation now includes
1-9 more than 1,200 individuals; their expanded facilities include
1-10 ample space to house education, child care, and administrative
1-11 services for the church while still leaving room to accommodate
1-12 future growth; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby, who are native Texans, met and
1-14 married while attending Abilene Christian University; Mrs. Oglesby
1-15 received her degree in home economics, while Mr. Oglesby earned
1-16 both a bachelor of arts degree and a master of arts degree in Bible
1-17 studies; and
1-18 WHEREAS, After serving as a pulpit minister in Breckenridge
1-19 for six years, Mr. Oglesby accepted a new position as minister to
1-20 the fledgling Waterview Church of Christ; his commitment to an
1-21 active Christian ministry through education, child care, and
1-22 missions impressed his followers, and he has extended that
1-23 commitment to his community with the church's unwavering support of
1-24 programs that care for the elderly, the homeless, and children; and
2-1 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has broadened his ministry
2-2 through an award-winning series of group discussion books on the
2-3 New Testament and through his video series entitled "One Story,"
2-4 which is currently being used by churches in all 50 states as well
2-5 as in 10 other countries; Mr. Oglesby traveled to Czechoslovakia in
2-6 1992 to introduce the "One Story" series there, and he hopes to
2-7 travel to the Ukraine this year to introduce the Russian
2-8 translation; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Oglesby has demonstrated her commitment to
2-10 religious education by serving as head of Waterview's preschool
2-11 department for the past 30 years; this industrious woman has taught
2-12 workshops for preschool teachers across the country, has written
2-13 vacation Bible school material, and serves as a wedding consultant
2-14 for the church, all while tirelessly assisting her husband in the
2-15 publication and marketing of his books and videos; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby's loving marriage has served as
2-17 a great source of inspiration to their friends and fellow church
2-18 members, and they have been blessed with two children, Robert Kerry
2-19 Oglesby, Jr., and Cheryl Oglesby, both of whom are graduates of
2-20 their parents' alma mater, Abilene Christian University; in recent
2-21 years, the family has grown to include three grandchildren, who are
2-22 a continuing source of pride and joy to their adoring grandparents;
2-23 and
2-24 WHEREAS, The members of the Waterview congregation have
2-25 chosen a very special tribute to honor these two outstanding people
2-26 for their selfless devotion and to commemorate the church's 30th
2-27 anniversary; they have established the "Robert and Willora Oglesby
3-1 Foundation" to provide scholarships for deserving Bible students,
3-2 and in doing so they promise to continue the Oglesby's mission of
3-3 education and ministry for many years to come; and
3-4 WHEREAS, As the congregation of Waterview Church of Christ
3-5 has grown in size over the past three decades, its individual
3-6 members have grown spiritually thanks to the compassion,
3-7 dedication, and leadership of Robert and Willora Oglesby; their
3-8 wise guidance has enriched the lives of all the members of their
3-9 congregation, and their dedication to the ideals of Christian faith
3-10 and charity continue to inspire all who know them; now, therefore,
3-11 be it
3-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
3-13 Legislature hereby honor Robert and Willora Oglesby, as well as all
3-14 the members of Waterview Church of Christ, on the 30th anniversary
3-15 of their fine house of worship and extend to them warmest best
3-16 wishes for many years of continued success; and, be it further
3-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-18 prepared for Waterview Church of Christ as an expression of high
3-19 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
3-20 prepared for Waterview Church of Christ as an expression of high
3-21 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
3-22 Hill
3-23 H.R. No. 431
3-24 _______________________________
3-25 Speaker of the House
3-26 I certify that H.R. No. 431 was adopted by the House on March
3-27 18, 1993, by a non-record vote.
4-1 _______________________________
4-2 Chief Clerk of the House