By:  Whitmire                                          S.R. No. 653
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
    1-3  Reverend Hayward Wiggins and his wife, Sister Audrey Wiggins, on
    1-4  the occasion of the celebration of their 31st Anniversary during
    1-5  April of 1995 and for their loyal service to Gethsemane Missionary
    1-6  Baptist Church; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, During a ministerial service that has spanned 40
    1-8  years, Pastor Wiggins and his wife have ministered faithfully to
    1-9  the needs of innumerable Christians and to the needs of the
   1-10  members of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Through his outstanding leadership at Gethsemane
   1-12  Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Wiggins has provided enlightenment,
   1-13  hope, and support to the Houston community; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this beloved pastor has
   1-15  dedicated his time and energy unselfishly to his congregation and
   1-16  to other residents of Harris County; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, In addition to his work as pastor, Reverend Wiggins
   1-18  has been active with Ministers Against Crime with the Houston
   1-19  Police Department, has served as an advisor for the Citywide Youth
   1-20  Department, and has served as an executive board member of Prairie
   1-21  View A&M University Minister's Conference; he has preached in 28
   1-22  states and over 100 cities and has been a Senior Champion of the
   1-23  Ecumenical Texas Clergy; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
    2-2  Pastor Wiggins has performed numerous ceremonies and has prayed
    2-3  for and counselled his church members during their hardships and
    2-4  in times of bereavement; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Reverend Hayward Wiggins and Sister Audrey Wiggins
    2-6  have had a positive influence on the lives of many Harris County
    2-7  Christians and under their superb guidance and stewardship,
    2-8  Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church will undoubtedly continue to
    2-9  flourish; now, therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-11  74th Legislature, hereby join the members of Gethsemane Missionary
   2-12  Baptist Church in commending Pastor Wiggins and his wife for their
   2-13  fervent service to the church, their fellowman, and the community
   2-14  and extend to them congratulations on their 31st Anniversary; and,
   2-15  be it further
   2-16        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-17  them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
   2-18                               ______________________________________
   2-19                                       President of the Senate
   2-20                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-21                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-22                               on April 10, 1995.
   2-23                               ______________________________________
   2-24                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-25                               ______________________________________
    3-1                                        Member, Texas Senate