1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 530 1-3 WHEREAS, Dr. Clarence Booker Taliferro Smith, pastor 1-4 emeritus of Golden Gate Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, has 1-5 retired from his pastoral duties, and the Texas Senate takes 1-6 pleasure in joining the congregation in paying tribute to this 1-7 exemplary Christian minister; and 1-8 WHEREAS, For the past 45 years, Dr. Smith has served as 1-9 pastor of one of Dallas' most vibrant inner city churches and 1-10 has played a vital role in the African American community; his 1-11 leadership has brought together countless numbers of people 1-12 into the Christian fellowship; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Dr. Smith has been a 1-14 staunch supporter of education and has become well known on the 1-15 local, state, and national levels for his tireless work; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Recognized among fellow ministers and lay people 1-17 alike as one of the most inspiring present-day Baptist preachers, 1-18 Dr. Smith has filled the pulpit with his presence, his wisdom, 1-19 his wit, and his devotion to his faith; and 1-20 WHEREAS, His sermons have touched the lives of both young 1-21 and old who find comfort and hope in his message of God's love 1-22 for all; as pastor to his flock, Dr. Smith has counseled those 1-23 who came to him for guidance in their daily lives; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The son of Andrew and Laura Smith, Dr. Smith 2-2 was born in La Vernia, Texas, a small community south of 2-3 San Antonio, where he attended elementary school; after moving 2-4 to San Antonio during his high school days, he met his future 2-5 bride, Rosie Lee Hartfield, and the couple married during 2-6 World War II just before C. B. T. was shipped overseas; in 1946, 2-7 he returned home and began to prepare for the ministry; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith attended Saint Phillip's Junior College 2-9 in San Antonio, Bishop College in Marshall, and Southwestern 2-10 Theological Seminary in Fort Worth; he preached his first sermon 2-11 on January 6, 1946, at New Light Baptist Church in San Antonio; 2-12 after serving churches in Saint Augustine, Marshall, Longview, 2-13 and Waxahachie, the young minister was called to Golden Gate 2-14 Baptist Church in 1952, where he became an exemplary role model 2-15 and devoted shepherd of his flock; Dr. and Mrs. Smith have worked 2-16 together to provide a caring ministry based on loving concern, 2-17 support, and encouragement; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-19 75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to 2-20 Clarence Booker Taliferro Smith for a most rewarding 2-21 retirement; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-23 him as a token of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-24 West 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on April 17, 1997. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate