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