By: Ellis S.R. No. 649 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes 1-3 Elder Prince Earl Bryant, Sr., for his 30 years of loyal service 1-4 with the Churches of God in Christ; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Elder Bryant became pastor of Houston's Greater 1-6 Anderson Memorial Church in 1985; he has raised $55,000 for general 1-7 improvements to the church property and purchased 10 lots and two 1-8 duplexes; and 1-9 WHEREAS, With Elder Bryant's guidance, Anderson Memorial 1-10 Church has recruited more than 250 new members into the church and 1-11 established a food pantry that serves around 200 people weekly; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Over the last 30 years, Elder Bryant has ministered 1-13 faithfully to the physical and spiritual needs of innumerable 1-14 Christians; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Under Elder Bryant's outstanding leadership, the 1-16 church has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the 1-17 community; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this beloved pastor has 1-19 dedicated his time and energy unselfishly to the members of his 1-20 church and the residents of Houston; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Elder Bryant 1-22 has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed for and counselled 1-23 his church members during their hardships and in times of 2-1 bereavement and joy; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Countless Houston citizens are grateful for the 2-3 positive influence Elder Bryant has had in their lives; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 73rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Elder Prince Earl Bryant, Sr., 2-7 for his 30 years of illustrious service in the work of God and 2-8 commend him for his fervent service to the church, his fellowman, 2-9 and his community; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 Elder Prince Earl Bryant, Sr., as an expression of high regard from 2-12 the Texas Senate. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the 2-16 above Resolution was adopted by 2-17 the Senate on April 20, 1993. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate