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 2-9 ______________________________________ 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. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate