1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 543
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
 1-3     Reverend Donald Roy Dickson for his two years of loyal service as
 1-4     Pastor of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Houston; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Reverend Dickson became pastor of Greater New Hope
 1-6     Missionary Baptist Church in February of 1997; he is married to the
 1-7     former Johnnie M. Coutee, and the couple has been blessed with three
 1-8     children, Johnny, Anthony, and Donna; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Reverend Dickson holds a
1-10     master of science degree and an administrative certification from
1-11     Texas Southern University; he is a graduate of the Institute of
1-12     Biblical Studies and is a lifelong member of the Progressive New
1-13     Hope Missionary Baptist Church and of the South Texas District
1-14     Association; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Over the last two years, Pastor Dickson has
1-16     ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of numerous Christians;
1-17     and
1-18           WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the Greater New
1-19     Hope Missionary Baptist Church has provided enlightenment, hope,
1-20     and support to the Houston community; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this
1-22     beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the
1-23     members of his church and the residents of Harris County; now,
1-24     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     76th Legislature, hereby join the members of Greater New Hope
 2-3     Missionary Baptist Church in commending Pastor Dickson for his
 2-4     fervent service to his church, his fellowman, and his community;
 2-5     and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 2-7     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 2-8                                                                Whitmire
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2-10                                          President of the Senate
2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-13                                  on April 6, 1999.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate