1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 968
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly joins
 1-3     the Greater Rising Star District Association in recognizing
 1-4     Reverend S. T. Tutson, Jr., for his 10 years of loyal service as
 1-5     the association's moderator and for his 20 years of service as
 1-6     pastor of the Riverside Missionary Baptist Church; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Greater Rising Star District Association is
 1-8     celebrating its 68th anniversary on July 19 through 23, 1999; at
 1-9     the association's Fellowship Banquet, members are paying homage
1-10     to their esteemed moderator for his tireless efforts on behalf of
1-11     God's people; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Over the last two decades, Reverend Tutson has
1-13     touched the lives of innumerable Christians through his work as
1-14     moderator of the association and as pastor of Riverside Missionary
1-15     Baptist Church; he also serves on the board of the D. Edwin Johnson
1-16     Baptist Institute and chairs the moderators of the National
1-17     Missionary Baptist Convention of America; and
1-18           WHEREAS, His outstanding leadership in the church and
1-19     district has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the
1-20     Christian community and the people of Dallas; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others,
1-22     this admired pastor and moderator devotes his time and energy
1-23     unselfishly to the members of his church and the many people
 2-1     affiliated with the district association; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion and an
 2-3     accomplished theologian, Reverend Tutson is respected and beloved
 2-4     for his sound guidance and the positive influence he has on all
 2-5     who know him; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-7     76th Legislature, hereby join the members of the Greater Rising
 2-8     Star District Association in commending Reverend S. T. Tutson, Jr.,
 2-9     for his fervent service to the church, his fellowman, and the
2-10     community; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-12     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-13                                                                    West
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on May 13, 1999.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate