1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 451
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly
 1-3     recognizes Reverend S. T. Tutson, Jr., on the occasion of the
 1-4     Annual Fellowship Banquet hosted by the Greater Rising Star
 1-5     District Association; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Reverend Tutson served as a deacon, Sunday school
 1-7     superintendent and Mass Choir member at Willow Grove Baptist
 1-8     Church before accepting the divine call to the ministry and
 1-9     enrolling in the D. Edwin Johnson Baptist Institute in 1974;
1-10     he became pastor of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church in 1979;
1-11     and
1-12           WHEREAS, Over the years, Reverend Tutson has ministered
1-13     faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable Christians; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this
1-15     beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the
1-16     members of his church and the residents of the Dallas community;
1-17     and
1-18           WHEREAS, Reverend Tutson's many accomplishments on behalf
1-19     of the community include serving as the organizer of Teens For
1-20     Christ for the Greater Rising Star District Association and
1-21     supporting such organizations as the Union Baptist Institute
1-22     and the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance of Dallas; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Reverend Tutson is a member of Metroplex Moderators,
1-24     and he serves as an advisor to the president of the Missionary
 2-1     Baptist General Convention of Texas; the S. T. Tutson Educational
 2-2     Wing of the Riverside Missionary Baptist Church was named in his
 2-3     honor; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, he has had a
 2-5     positive influence on the lives of countless Dallas citizens; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     76th Legislature, hereby join the members of the Greater Rising
 2-9     Star District Association in commending Moderator Tutson for his
2-10     fervent service to his church, his fellowman, and his community;
2-11     and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-13     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-14                                                                    West
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on March 22, 1999.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate