By Davis                                               H.R. No. 438
       74R8513 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Lois Evans for the many significant contributions she has made to
    1-3  the Oak Cliff community and congratulate her on her most recent
    1-4  honor as a recipient of the Dallas Baptist University-Oak Cliff
    1-5  Partnership's Samaritan Award for Outstanding Christian Service;
    1-6  and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Mrs. Evans received her bachelor's degree in
    1-8  business administration from Dallas Baptist University, and she has
    1-9  furthered her education by attending numerous professional seminars
   1-10  and by continuing her studies at the graduate level; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, She began her distinguished career in religious
   1-12  service as a secretary with the Grand Old Gospel Fellowship in 1969
   1-13  and worked with the Billy Graham Team Office from 1970 to 1972; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Deeply committed to serving the Lord, she has been
   1-15  employed for the past nine years with the Urban Alternative, which
   1-16  is an urban outreach ministry; well regarded for her hard work,
   1-17  dedication, and skill, she received a series of promotions to
   1-18  become assistant to the president, and she continues to offer wise
   1-19  and thoughtful guidance as a member of the organization's board of
   1-20  directors; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Mrs. Evans also has worked toward the benefit of the
   1-22  Christian ministry through her service to several worthy
   1-23  organizations, including the Women's Auxiliary Board of Dallas
   1-24  Baptist University and the Christian Management Association; she
    2-1  also is a member of the Worship Council Board and the Music
    2-2  Department at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, where her husband, Dr.
    2-3  Anthony T. Evans, serves as pastor; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Moreover, this remarkable lady has sought to share
    2-5  her spiritual devotion with countless others through her inspired
    2-6  music and has recorded two well-received albums; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, A woman of boundless energies and enthusiasm, she
    2-8  addresses local business concerns as an esteemed member of
    2-9  Leadership Southwest, which is sponsored by the Oak Cliff Chamber
   2-10  of Commerce; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, Throughout her many endeavors she has enjoyed the
   2-12  love and support of her devoted husband and the couple's four
   2-13  beloved children, Chrystal, Priscilla, Anthony, and Jonathan; and
   2-14        WHEREAS, Mrs. Evans is a woman of great vision and dedication
   2-15  who has worked tirelessly for the betterment of her community
   2-16  through her exceptional religious service, and she is most worthy
   2-17  of special praise and recognition on the occasion of her most
   2-18  recent honor; now, therefore, be it
   2-19        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-20  Legislature hereby commend Lois Evans for her outstanding
   2-21  commitment to her community and congratulate her on her most recent
   2-22  honor as the recipient of the Dallas Baptist University-Oak Cliff
   2-23  Partnership's Samaritan Award for Outstanding Christian Service;
   2-24  and, be it further
   2-25        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-26  prepared for Mrs. Evans as an expression of high regard by the
   2-27  Texas House of Representatives.