By:  Moncrief                                     S.R. No. 20
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly
    1-3  recognizes Reverend C. L. Bryant on his recent promotion to the
    1-4  rank of Bishop after 35 years of outstanding service as a pastor;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A graduate of Family Bible Institute with a Doctor
    1-7  of Divinity degree and a national Church of God in Christ Evangelist,
    1-8  Bishop Bryant first served the Lord as a pastor in Texas in 1957 and
    1-9  later served as the Colorado Church of God in Christ Midwestern
   1-10  District Superintendent; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, For the past 17 years, Bishop Bryant has loyally
   1-12  served as Pastor of the Gospel Kingdom Church of God in Christ in
   1-13  Fort Worth, Texas; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Over the last 35 years, Bishop Bryant has
   1-15  ministered faithfully to the needs of innumerable Christians; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Under Bishop Bryant's outstanding leadership, the
   1-17  Gospel Kingdom Church of God in Christ has provided enlightenment,
   1-18  hope, and support to the Fort Worth community; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this beloved pastor has
   1-20  dedicated his time and energy unselfishly to the members of his
   1-21  church and the residents of Tarrant County; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
   1-23  Bishop Bryant has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed
    2-1  for and counselled his church members during their hardships and
    2-2  in times of bereavement; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Bishop Bryant has received numerous honors for
    2-4  his exceptional service in the ministry; he was named Minister of
    2-5  the Year by the Gospel Explosion in Denver and received a 24-Year
    2-6  Special Achievement Award as minister, pastor, and church leader
    2-7  in Fort Worth; now, therefore, be it
    2-8        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-9  73rd Legislature, hereby join with the members of Gospel Kingdom
   2-10  Church of God in Christ in commending Bishop C. L. Bryant for his
   2-11  fervent service to the church, his fellowman, and the community and
   2-12  extend congratulations to him on his appointment as Bishop; and, be
   2-13  it further
   2-14        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-15  him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
   2-16                                 _____________________________________
   2-17                                        President of the Senate
   2-18                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-19                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-20                                 the Senate on January 13, 1993.
   2-21                                 _____________________________________
   2-22                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-23                                 _____________________________________
   2-24                                         Member, Texas Senate