By Thompson                                            H.R. No. 369
       74R7773 PAN-D
                                  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 regard him as an endless source of
   2-14  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.