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