R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 3, 1997, Superintendent Clem W. Steward and 1-2 his wife, Carrie N. Steward, were honored for their many years of 1-3 outstanding service and for Superintendent Steward's appointment as 1-4 third administrative assistant of the Texas Southwest Jurisdiction 1-5 of the Churches of God in Christ; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Superintendent Steward was born to 1-7 Clemon Steward and Bessie Steward, who was a district missionary in 1-8 her church; he followed in his mother's footsteps to serve the Lord 1-9 and began his ministry at the age of 16; and 1-10 WHEREAS, During his earliest years in the church, 1-11 Superintendent Steward offered special comfort and religious 1-12 guidance to countless individuals at pastorates with Light House 1-13 Church of God in Christ, Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, and 1-14 the Greater Evangelist Temple Church of God in Christ; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This respected clergyman has greatly contributed to 1-16 his denomination in leadership capacities as superintendent of the 1-17 church's Coastal and Alamo districts and as an esteemed member of 1-18 the executive committee of the Texas Southwest Jurisdiction; since 1-19 becoming administrative assistant of the jurisdiction last year, he 1-20 has continued this proud tradition of religious service; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Superintendent Steward's wife Carrie has been active 1-22 in her faith and community for many years as a church worker, as a 1-23 pastor's wife, and as a Sunday school teacher, and her devotion to 1-24 the Lord has been a source of inspiration to all who know her; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In all their endeavors, the Stewards have enjoyed 2-2 the love and support of their six children and nine grandchildren, 2-3 each of whom are a source of pride and joy to the couple; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Through the years, Superintendent and Mrs. Steward 2-5 have dedicated themselves to serving both the Lord and their 2-6 fellowman, and they are indeed deserving of special commendation at 2-7 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Superintendent Clem W. Steward and Carrie 2-10 N. Steward and extend to the Stewards sincere best wishes for 2-11 continued fulfillment in the years to come; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Superintendent and Mrs. Steward as an expression of 2-14 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 932 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House