H.C.R. No. 184 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Leslie Kilby Green will retire from his position 1-2 as pastor of Central Christian Church in Texarkana on August 31, 1-3 1995, drawing to a close a distinguished career in the ministry 1-4 that has spanned 42 years; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Christian University with a 1-6 bachelor's degree in religion and sociology, this esteemed pastor 1-7 furthered his education by earning master of divinity, master of 1-8 theology, and doctor of ministry degrees from that institution; he 1-9 later completed a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at 1-10 East Texas State University in Texarkana; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Dr. Green was ordained into the ministry on May 24, 1-12 1953, and he served at numerous churches throughout Texas and in 1-13 Sydney, Australia, before accepting the call to Central Christian 1-14 Church in 1983; a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as 1-15 a minister, he has reached out to others as a counselor at the 1-16 Diagnostic Learning Clinic in Texarkana and as an instructor at 1-17 Texas Christian University, Tarleton State University, and East 1-18 Texas State University; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In addition, this tireless individual has worked for 1-20 the betterment of his community as a board member for the Texarkana 1-21 Chamber of Commerce and the local chapters of United Way and 1-22 Habitat for Humanity; he also has served as president of both the 1-23 Erath County Mental Health Association and the Texarkana Public 1-24 Library Commission, and he has chaired the community's Emergency 2-1 Food and Shelter Committee since 1986; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his dedication and compassion, 2-3 Dr. Green has twice received the Dr. Thomas J. Willbanks Award for 2-4 Excellence in Ministry, and he was honored with the 1993 Wilbur 2-5 Award for his outstanding work in human relations; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, Dr. Green has enjoyed 2-7 the love and support of his wife of many years, Pauline Mae McCoy 2-8 Green, and their children, Rodney Kilby Green, Steven Keith Green, 2-9 David Leslie Green, and Kathy Lynn Green; in recent years, their 2-10 family has been blessed by the addition of two grandchildren, 2-11 Harrison David Green and Charles Marshall Green; and 2-12 WHEREAS, In serving his church, his family, and his 2-13 community, Dr. Leslie Kilby Green has exemplified the highest 2-14 ideals of Christian faith and charity, and his exceptional efforts 2-15 over the course of the past four decades are indeed worthy of 2-16 highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-18 hereby honor Dr. Leslie Kilby Green on the occasion of his 2-19 retirement and extend to him warmest best wishes for a happy and 2-20 fulfilling retirement; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for Dr. Green as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-23 Legislature.