R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, May 5, 2001, is indeed a special day in the life of
 1-2     William Henry "Hank" Pharis III, because on that day he will
 1-3     graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary with his doctoral degree;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Pharis's impending graduation is only the latest
 1-6     achievement in a distinguished career in ministry that has earned
 1-7     him widespread respect; greatly admired for his faith, integrity,
 1-8     and dedication, this committed gentleman earned his bachelor's
 1-9     degree in history and religion from Texas Christian University in
1-10     1974 and his master's in historical theology from Dallas
1-11     Theological Seminary in 1980; and
1-12           WHEREAS, While a student, he served as a youth director,
1-13     Sunday school teacher, and instructor at the seminary's Lay
1-14     Institute, and participated in a missionary internship in Mexico
1-15     and Guatemala; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Over the last 20 years, Mr. Pharis has been a
1-17     college, assistant, or senior pastor in churches in Nebraska,
1-18     Texas, and Kansas; currently the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist
1-19     Church in Fargo, North Dakota, Mr. Pharis sets an outstanding
1-20     example, not only for his congregation, but for all who know him,
1-21     and it is a privilege to recognize him at this time; now,
1-22     therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby congratulate William Henry Pharis III on his
 2-1     graduation from Dallas Theological Seminary and extend to him
 2-2     sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the years to come;
 2-3     and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Mr. Pharis as an expression of high regard by the
 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                              King of Parker
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 934 was adopted by the House on May
         18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House