By: Ellis S.R. No. 378 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes 1-3 Dr. J. W. Brent for his 34 years of loyal service in the ministry and 1-4 for his exceptional service as Pastor of New Faith Baptist Church of 1-5 Houston, Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A graduate of Bishop College, Dr. Brent is president 1-7 emeritus of the Baptist State Convention and president of the 1-8 Inter-Baptist Theological Center; and 1-9 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman of many accomplishments, 1-10 Dr. Brent is a retired Deputy Sheriff of Harris County, a former 1-11 precinct judge of Precinct 582, and a former employee with the 1-12 Public Relations Department of Houston; since joining the ministry, 1-13 he has travelled abroad extensively and has preached in Copenhagen, 1-14 Denmark, at the World Alliance of Ministers; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Over the last 34 years, Dr. Brent has ministered 1-16 faithfully to the needs of innumerable Christians; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Under Dr. Brent's outstanding leadership, 1-18 New Faith Baptist Church has provided enlightenment, hope, 1-19 and support to the Houston community; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this beloved pastor has 1-21 dedicated his time and energy unselfishly to the members of his 1-22 church and the residents of Harris County; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Dr. Brent has 2-1 performed countless ceremonies and has prayed for and counselled his 2-2 church members during their hardships and in times of bereavement; 2-3 now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 73rd Legislature, hereby join with the members of 2-6 New Faith Baptist Church in commending Dr. J. W. Brent for 2-7 his fervent service to the church, his fellowman, and the 2-8 community; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the 2-14 above Resolution was adopted by 2-15 the Senate on March 8, 1993. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate