By: Turner S.R. No. 1175 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-3 in recognizing the Reverend Walter J. Miller, pastor of Saint John 1-4 Lutheran Church in Thorndale, Texas, for his 30 years of devoted 1-5 service to his congregation; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Reverend Mr. Miller retired on 1-7 April 25, 1993, to assume the position of associate pastor at 1-8 Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Giddings on May 1; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The esteemed pastor and his wife, Mary, came to 1-10 Saint John Lutheran Church in February, 1963, and the beloved 1-11 couple has earned the respect and friendship of all whose lives 1-12 they have touched; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Through the years, Reverend Mr. Miller has dedicated 1-14 his life to ministering to the needs of those who came to him with 1-15 their concerns; and 1-16 WHEREAS, His leadership and spiritual guidance have been 1-17 the source of hope and inspiration to the community; now, therefore, 1-18 be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 73rd Legislature, hereby commend the Reverend Walter J. Miller for 1-21 his notable contributions to the lives of his congregation and to 1-22 the citizens of Thorndale and extend best wishes to him in his 1-23 new endeavors; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-2 distinguished minister as an expression of the high regard of the 2-3 Texas Senate. 2-4 _____________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the 2-7 above Resolution was adopted by 2-8 the Senate on May 30, 1993. 2-9 _____________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate