H.R. No. 369 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, March 12, 1995, is a day of special significance for 1-2 Brother Paul D. Jones, for on that day he is celebrating his 25th 1-3 anniversary in the pulpit of North Wayside Church of Christ; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on October 24, 1936, in 1-5 Riverside and learned the value of hard work from an early age as 1-6 one of eight children born into the close-knit family of Fred and 1-7 Lenora Jones; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In his youth, Brother Jones received his early 1-9 education in the public schools of Huntsville and went on to 1-10 proudly serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army for several 1-11 years, during which time he saw active duty in Germany; and 1-12 WHEREAS, When Brother Jones first came to North Wayside 1-13 Church of Christ in March 1970, he brought to his new position a 1-14 wealth of valuable experience and education that he had obtained 1-15 through many years of learned study as well as previous positions 1-16 he had held that had drawn on his talents as a teacher and a 1-17 counselor; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This outstanding clergyman holds an associate's 1-19 degree in Christian education, a bachelor's degree in religion and 1-20 philosophy, an additional bachelor's degree in theology, and a 1-21 master's degree in educational guidance and counseling, having 1-22 amassed these impressive credentials through course work taken at 1-23 eight different institutions of higher learning, including Texas 1-24 Southern University, Rice University, Friends University, and 2-1 Pepperdine University; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Only the second minister to have served the church, 2-3 Brother Jones has led the congregration through a particularly 2-4 vibrant and rewarding period in its rich history, and his wisdom, 2-5 strong faith, and expert guidance have brought about a renewed 2-6 sense of purpose and fellowship among its members; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Widely regarded for his spiritual guidance, Brother 2-8 Jones has also given generously of his time and talents to projects 2-9 outside the church and has greatly benefited the Settegast 2-10 community for many years through his outstanding leadership; and 2-11 WHEREAS, In the course of pursuing his many interests, 2-12 Brother Jones has been blessed with the support of his devoted wife 2-13 and three children, each of whom regards him as an endless source 2-14 of joy and inspiration; and 2-15 WHEREAS, In Brother Jones, the church has found a dynamic 2-16 preacher and a stalwart friend for the work of the Lord; his 2-17 religious guidance has provided comfort and inspiration to 2-18 countless individuals, and he is indeed worthy of our highest 2-19 praise and recognition as he celebrates a quarter century of 2-20 service to North Wayside Church of Christ; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-22 Legislature hereby commend Brother Paul D. Jones for his 2-23 outstanding service as minister of North Wayside Church of Christ 2-24 and extend warmest best wishes to him for continued success and 2-25 fulfillment in the years to come; and, be it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for Brother Jones as an expression of high regard by the 3-1 Texas House of Representatives.