H.R. No. 922
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Dr. Charles E. Boston has dedicated many years of
    1-2  his life to spreading the word of God and ministering to the
    1-3  spiritual needs of his community, and his efforts have touched the
    1-4  lives of countless Texans; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Before devoting his life to the Christian ministry,
    1-6  Dr. Boston served his country for 20 years in the United States
    1-7  Army, and he received numerous decorations for his distinguished
    1-8  service, including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Good Conduct
    1-9  Medal, the National Defense Medal, and the NCO Award; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, A graduate of Central Texas College and Devry
   1-11  Institute of Technology, he also pursued a successful career in the
   1-12  electronics field, working as a LORAL electronic technician and as
   1-13  an LTV electronic test equipment inspector; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Throughout this time, Dr. Boston continued to pursue
   1-15  his Christian education, and by May 1992, he had completed course
   1-16  programs in family counseling through the Christ for the Nation
   1-17  ministry in Dallas and had earned a diploma from the Southern Bible
   1-18  Institute; on May 27, 1993, he was recognized for his devotion and
   1-19  hard work when he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree
   1-20  from World Christianship Ministries in California; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Since 1989, he has served as pastor of the Little
   1-22  Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Hillsboro, where his devout
   1-23  prayer, moral guidance, and abiding faith have healed many troubled
   1-24  souls; with his wife, Sandra, and daughter, Shonda, this esteemed
    2-1  pastor has created a thriving, dynamic ministry that stands as a
    2-2  beacon of hope in these difficult times; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Dr. Boston's tireless commitment to the spiritual
    2-4  well-being of his congregation has earned him recognition
    2-5  throughout his community, and he was named the first Minister of
    2-6  the Week for 1995 by Christian radio station KHVN in Dallas; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, In serving his family, his church, and his
    2-8  community, this extraordinary gentleman has given selflessly of his
    2-9  compassion and leadership while asking little in return; Dr. Boston
   2-10  has provided those around him with a shining model of Christian
   2-11  faith and charity, and he serves as an inspiration to all who are
   2-12  privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-14  Legislature hereby honor Dr. Charles E. Boston of the Little Zion
   2-15  Missionary Baptist Church of Hillsboro for his outstanding service
   2-16  as a minister and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued
   2-17  success and happiness; and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-19  prepared for Dr. Boston as an expression of high regard by the
   2-20  Texas House of Representatives.