By Davis H.C.R. No. 64
74R4849 SAJ-D
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to honor Dr. Stephen
1-2 Charles Nash of Dallas for his 24 years of faithful service as a
1-3 Christian minister and for his recent election as president of the
1-4 Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Dr. Nash is a highly regarded religious leader whose
1-6 many achievements have contributed greatly to the betterment of
1-7 this state, and his elevation to this prestigious position is
1-8 indicative of the success he has enjoyed throughout his ministry
1-9 and of the esteem in which he is held by his colleagues; and
1-10 WHEREAS, A native of Arizona, he was graduated from
1-11 Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with a
1-12 bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy and went on to
1-13 earn master of arts degrees in biblical studies and religious
1-14 education; he later was awarded doctoral degrees in urban
1-15 ministries and Christian education, and he has contributed his
1-16 wealth of expertise as a theologian as a certified instructor with
1-17 the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Upon being ordained, Dr. Nash began his ministry
1-19 offering spiritual guidance to several churches across the state
1-20 before settling in Dallas, where he currently serves the
1-21 congregation of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church; and
1-22 WHEREAS, He has gone on to affect countless other Christians
1-23 through his inspirational gospel music album "Now I'm Saved," and
1-24 he currently is working on a follow-up gospel recording; and
2-1 WHEREAS, An accomplished and eloquent theologian, he is the
2-2 author of several important works, including A Stewardship Primer,
2-3 which is a recommended text of the National Baptist Convention USA,
2-4 Inc., Ebony on the Scene, and The Black Man's Place in The Son, and
2-5 his latest book, The High Call of Caring, will be available soon;
2-6 and
2-7 WHEREAS, Dr. Nash also is widely respected for his
2-8 outstanding administrative abilities and has capably served the
2-9 church in a variety of leadership positions over the years, most
2-10 recently as fourth vice president for regional work for the Baptist
2-11 Missions and Education State Convention; and
2-12 WHEREAS, In recognition of the vast contributions he has made
2-13 to his faith, he was nominated for the Minister of the Year Award
2-14 for the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex by gospel radio station KGGR and
2-15 for the Man of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Delta
2-16 Sigma Sorority of Lubbock; he was honored with the George Woods'
2-17 Civil Rights Award from the Lubbock chapter of the National
2-18 Association for the Advancement of Colored People and has received
2-19 numerous other prestigious commendations in the course of his
2-20 ministry; and
2-21 WHEREAS, A tireless force in the Dallas community, Dr. Nash
2-22 continually has placed the spiritual needs of his congregation
2-23 above all else, offering each church member the benefit of his
2-24 wisdom, strength, and religious guidance; he has provided comfort
2-25 and spiritual support to countless individuals and is indeed worthy
2-26 of our highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it
2-27 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
3-1 hereby commend Dr. Stephen Charles Nash for his outstanding service
3-2 to the church and to the people of Texas and congratulate him on
3-3 his recent election as president of the Interdenominational
3-4 Ministerial Alliance; and, be it further
3-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-6 prepared for Dr. Nash as an expression of high regard by the Texas
3-7 House of Representatives and Senate.