By Jones of Dallas                                       H.R. No. 8
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, For more than half a century, the Reverend Dr.
 1-2     Caesar A. W. Clark has faithfully served as pastor of Good Street
 1-3     Baptist Church, and as a tribute to this esteemed clergyman, C. A.
 1-4     W. Clark Plaza, located on Bonnie View Road in Dallas, is being
 1-5     dedicated in his honor on January 28, 2001; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, In commemoration of this auspicious event, a bronze
 1-7     plaque is being placed on the sidewalk at 3110 Bonnie View Road,
 1-8     the address of Good Street Baptist Church; sponsored by the church,
 1-9     the plaque will be a lasting testament to Dr. Clark's many years of
1-10     exemplary leadership in the church and in the community; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Dr. Clark was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and was
1-12     converted in 1928 at the age of 14; he began preaching the
1-13     following year and was ordained four years later; a graduate of
1-14     Bishop College, he preached at a number of noteworthy institutions
1-15     in Louisiana and Tennessee before joining Good Street Baptist
1-16     Church as its pastor in 1950; and
1-17           WHEREAS, His wisdom and strong faith have been invaluable
1-18     throughout his tenure at Good Street Baptist, and his guidance and
1-19     leadership have made an immeasurable difference in the lives of the
1-20     church's many devoted parishioners; and
1-21           WHEREAS, In spreading the word of God, Dr. Clark has preached
1-22     in all 50 states and several foreign countries and has shared his
1-23     dedication and expertise with the National Baptist Convention
1-24     U.S.A., Inc., the Baptist Ministers Union, the Interdenominational
 2-1     Minister's Alliance, and a host of other organizations too numerous
 2-2     to mention; his contributions to the community are equally
 2-3     impressive, as this civic-minded gentleman played a key role in the
 2-4     donation of an iron lung to Baylor Medical Center, the
 2-5     establishment of a blood bank depository in conjunction with
 2-6     Parkland Hospital, and the raising of funds to benefit the Moorland
 2-7     Branch Y.M.C.A. and black colleges and universities; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Dr. Clark has justly received a number of
 2-9     significant accolades through the years, including being named a
2-10     Legend in the Clergy by Bank of America and an Outstanding Texan by
2-11     the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; in addition, he has been
2-12     featured in such prominent publications as Ebony magazine and the
2-13     Dallas Morning News; and
2-14           WHEREAS, The commitment of Dr. Clark to his congregation and
2-15     community for so many years is truly commendable, and it is a
2-16     privilege to recognize him as he receives the well-deserved
2-17     distinction of having the C. A. W. Clark Plaza dedicated in his
2-18     honor; now, therefore, be it
2-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-20     Legislature hereby applaud the Reverend Dr. Caesar A. W. Clark for
2-21     his many good deeds and achievements and extend to him sincere best
2-22     wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-24     prepared for the Reverend Dr. Caesar A. W. Clark as an expression
2-25     of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.