R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Reverend B. J. E. McQueen of Austin is being 1-2 honored by the congregation of St. Stephens Missionary Baptist 1-3 Church for his 17 years of dedicated service as its pastor, and he 1-4 is truly deserving of special recognition at this time; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Reverend McQueen began his ministry at the church in 1-6 1983; during his tenure, the membership has grown from 50 to more 1-7 than 1,000 faithful worshipers today; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Currently working toward a doctorate at the 1-9 University of Houston's Graduate School of Theology, Reverend 1-10 McQueen has earned a master's degree from West Lake Presbyterian 1-11 School of Theology and a bachelor's degree from Huston-Tillotson 1-12 College; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Reverend McQueen has been instrumental in organizing 1-14 practical assistance efforts, including family life centers, a 1-15 housing program, the Lillian Robinson Scholarship Fund to make 1-16 available $300 to every student in the church, the Jacob Fountain 1-17 Scholarship to provide a four-year scholarship to a deserving young 1-18 scholar each year, and the church's benevolence program, which 1-19 helps individuals throughout the Capitol City; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, the Reverend McQueen enjoys 1-21 the support of his close-knit family, including his devoted wife, 1-22 Susan, and their two beloved children; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The Reverend McQueen has provided invaluable support 1-24 and spiritual inspiration to countless individuals over the course 2-1 of his career in the ministry, and it is a privilege to honor him 2-2 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend the Reverend B. J. E. McQueen for his 2-5 dedication to the residents of Austin and extend to him best wishes 2-6 for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the Reverend McQueen as an expression of high regard 2-9 by the Texas House of Representatives. Dukes _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 151 was adopted by the House on January 31, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House