By Yarbrough                                           H.R. No. 620
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Reverend Donald Roy Dickson of Houston has long
 1-2     devoted himself to serving his faith and the greater community, and
 1-3     he is truly deserving of special recognition at this time; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Pastor of the Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist
 1-5     Church since February 1997, Reverend Dickson has also been a
 1-6     lifelong member of the Progressive New Hope Missionary Baptist
 1-7     Church, in which capacity he has generously shared his time and
 1-8     energy as a member of the choir, second vice president of the
 1-9     brotherhood, deacon, superintendent of the church school, and
1-10     associate minister; in addition, he is a lifelong member of the
1-11     South Texas District Association; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Reverend Dickson was born in 1940 in Houston and
1-13     attended Blackshear Elementary School and Jack Yates junior and
1-14     senior high schools; he distinguished himself both academically and
1-15     athletically throughout the course of his school years and
1-16     graduated in 1958; and
1-17           WHEREAS, This outstanding gentleman earned an athletic
1-18     scholarship to Texas Southern University, and he obtained his
1-19     bachelor of science and master of science degrees, as well as
1-20     administrative certification, from the school; he continued his
1-21     pursuit of academic excellence at the Institute of Biblical Studies
1-22     and is also a graduate of that fine school; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Reverend Dickson and his wife, the former Johnnie M.
1-24     Coutee of Lufkin, are the proud parents of three children, Johnny,
 2-1     Anthony, and Donna; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, For the past two years, Reverend Dickson has
 2-3     provided spiritual direction to many who have sought his wisdom and
 2-4     counsel, and his efforts in behalf of others have provided
 2-5     much-needed support and inspiration to countless individuals; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-8     Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Donald Roy Dickson on
 2-9     the occasion of his pastoral anniversary at Greater New Hope
2-10     Missionary Baptist Church and that he be extended sincere best
2-11     wishes for continued success; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-13     prepared for Reverend Dickson as an expression of high regard by
2-14     the Texas House of Representatives.