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 2-14 ______________________________________ 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. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate