By Jones of Dallas                                   H.C.R. No. 165
       74R10516 PFG-D
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Legislature are proud to
    1-2  honor the Reverend Dr. C. A. W. Clark, Sr., for the outstanding
    1-3  spiritual leadership he has provided to citizens throughout the
    1-4  world during the 65 years he has preached the good news of the
    1-5  gospel; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Clark
    1-7  answered his life's calling to serve the Lord at the age of 14 and
    1-8  within a year was enthralling the many faithful who came to hear
    1-9  the young preacher share his dynamic religious message; by the age
   1-10  of 19, he had become a full-fledged pastor in the church and soon
   1-11  went on to lead congregations in the states of Louisiana and
   1-12  Tennessee; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Eventually his life's path led him to the Good
   1-14  Street Baptist Church in Dallas, where he has ministered to the
   1-15  spiritual concerns of the many parishioners of this eminent church
   1-16  since 1950, providing its members with inspiration and support
   1-17  during times of tragedy and triumph and creating a positive
   1-18  environment in which the religious life of the community has
   1-19  flourished; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Dr. Clark is a recognized leader of the Baptist
   1-21  faith who has been called "an ambassador of God" and a "preacher's
   1-22  preacher" by his peers; he has lent outstanding direction to many
   1-23  who share his strong faith and has held such prominent positions as
   1-24  president of the Baptist Missionary and Education State Convention
    2-1  of Texas and as vice president at large of the National Baptist
    2-2  Convention, USA, Inc., an organization in which he has life
    2-3  membership and has played a key role in promoting its important
    2-4  activities; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, His work in spreading the word of God has led him to
    2-6  preach in all 50 states, as well as Europe, Africa, and the former
    2-7  Soviet Union, and his vast contributions to the welfare of others
    2-8  have garnered him more than 100 well-deserved awards and plaques,
    2-9  as well as keys to cities across America; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, A graduate of Bishop College, Dr. Clark also donates
   2-11  his time to many worthwhile civic concerns in his community, is a
   2-12  33rd Degree Mason, and is a valued member of Paul Drayton Lodge #9,
   2-13  the Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Dale
   2-14  Consistory #31, and Zakat Temple #164; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Dr. C. A. W. Clark, Sr., has benefitted countless
   2-16  individuals in his community and throughout the world with his
   2-17  powerful spiritual teachings, and it is indeed fitting at this time
   2-18  that he receive our highest praise and acknowledgment for his
   2-19  substantial contributions in this regard; now, therefore, be it
   2-20        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature  of the State of Texas
   2-21  hereby commend Dr. C. A. W. Clark, Sr., for more than six decades
   2-22  of service to his fellow man as a preacher, pastor, and civic
   2-23  leader; and, be it further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-25  prepared for Dr. Clark as an expression of highest regard by the
   2-26  Legislature of the State of Texas.