By: Moncrief S.C.R. No. 35 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas mourns the 1-2 loss of Reverend Julius Lee Jackson, Sr., who died February 15, 1-3 1999, at the age of 60; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The beloved dynamic pastor of Macedonia Missionary 1-5 Baptist Church in Benbrook for 26 years, Reverend Jackson was an 1-6 untiring teacher and preacher who organized theological schools in 1-7 both Fort Worth and Abilene to provide more resources for the 1-8 teaching of God's word and also authored A Biblical View of 1-9 Pastoral Authority to help teach ministers and their congregations; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, In addition to his affinity for people and his 1-12 desire to minister to the needs of others, his extensive 1-13 theological training enabled Reverend Jackson to develop successful 1-14 techniques to touch other lives; he received two theology degrees 1-15 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his doctor of 1-16 philosophy degree from Clayton University, and a master of theology 1-17 degree from Anchor Seminary and Bible Institute; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In addition to his years selflessly counseling and 1-19 ministering to his congregation and initiating help for the social 1-20 concerns of families and communities, Reverend Jackson had 1-21 selflessly served his country as well, as a marine in Vietnam; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Reverend Jackson was devoted to his family and 1-23 leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 1-24 and friends; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-2 hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of Reverend Julius 2-3 Lee Jackson, Sr.: his wife, Reda; his sons, Julius and Randy; his 2-4 daughter, L'Tonya; his stepchildren, Willis, Kelly, and Keisha; his 2-5 parents, Reverend Preston Green and Mary Green; his sisters, 2-6 Georgia and Julia; and his nine grandchildren; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2-8 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-9 Texas Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, 2-10 it do so in memory of Julius Lee Jackson, Sr.