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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 684
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
 1-4     Reverend Floyd Nathaniel Williams, Sr., for his 41 years of loyal
 1-5     service as pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Houston;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Reverend Williams is married
 1-8     to Cuney Berryman Williams, and the couple has been blessed with
 1-9     six children and 10 grandchildren; he is a graduate of Bishop
1-10     College; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Reverend Williams is a well-known religious leader
1-12     who is active in a number of organizations; he is moderator of
1-13     The Independent Missionary Baptist General Association of Texas,
1-14     president of The Houston Baptist Pastors and Ministers Fellowship,
1-15     and chairman of Houston Ministers Against Crime; he is a member of
1-16     Houston Metropolitan Ministers; and
1-17           WHEREAS, He is a member of numerous civic organizations,
1-18     including the Advisory Board of United Way, the Mayor's Census
1-19     Committee, and the Advisory Board of the Police Commission; he
1-20     is a director of the Houston Council of Human Relations and a
1-21     commissioner for the Texas Youth Commission; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Reverend Williams has travelled extensively and
1-23     toured the Holy Land and numerous countries; he shared a preaching
1-24     mission in Japan and has preached in the mission field of Jamaica
 2-1     yearly since 1969; he is a great orator who has served as the guest
 2-2     speaker in major cities; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Over the last 41 years, Reverend Williams has
 2-4     ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable
 2-5     Christians; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the Antioch
 2-7     Missionary Baptist Church has provided enlightenment, hope,
 2-8     and support to the Houston community; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this
2-10     beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the
2-11     members of his church and the residents of Harris County; and
2-12           WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
2-13     Reverend Williams has performed countless ceremonies and
2-14     has prayed for and counselled his church members during their
2-15     hardships and in times of bereavement; and
2-16           WHEREAS, Reverend Williams is an accomplished theologian who
2-17     has had a positive impact on the lives of many; he is the recipient
2-18     of the Dedicated Service Award from the Texas Youth Commission, the
2-19     Public Service Award from the Houston Police Department and the Man
2-20     of the Year Award from the National Association for the Advancement
2-21     of Colored People; now, therefore, be it
2-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-23     76th Legislature, hereby join the members of Antioch Missionary
2-24     Baptist Church in commending Reverend Floyd Nathaniel Williams, Sr.,
2-25     for his fervent service to his church, his fellowman, and his
2-26     community; and, be it further
 3-1           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
 3-2     for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 3-3                                                                Whitmire
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 3-5                                          President of the Senate
 3-6                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-7                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-8                                  on April 20, 1999.
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3-10                                          Secretary of the Senate
3-11                                  ______________________________________
3-12                                           Member, Texas Senate