By Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 1226 77R17048 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The congregants of Cornerstone Baptist Church of 1-2 Christ in Dallas take great pride in their pastor, the Reverend 1-3 Dr. Robert H. Wilson, Sr., for he has shared his wisdom and 1-4 guidance with them as the founder and head of their church for the 1-5 past 20 years; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A graduate of Benedict College and Benedict School 1-7 of Theology in South Carolina, Dr. Wilson holds honorary degrees 1-8 from Virginia Seminary College, Benedict School of Theology, and 1-9 Edward Waters College in Florida; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Dr. Wilson's tenure in the clergy spans more than a 1-11 half-century and includes serving as the pastor of churches in 1-12 South Carolina and Florida and as chaplain for the South Carolina 1-13 Mental Health Department; moreover, he has shared his leadership as 1-14 director of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Workers of 1-15 the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., served as chief 1-16 executive officer of the convention's Foreign Missions Board, and 1-17 as president of the Dallas Baptist Ministers Conference; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In 1976, this compassionate gentleman established 1-19 the Bethlehem Foundation, a social service organization that 1-20 assists Dallas-area individuals and families in need with securing 1-21 food, shelter, and medical services, and gives special attention to 1-22 young people in the criminal justice system; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Since founding Cornerstone Baptist Church of Christ 1-24 in May 1981, he has drawn on his education and wealth of experience 2-1 to support and inspire the members of his congregation and to 2-2 contribute to the church's steady and positive growth; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Under his able direction, the church has developed 2-4 such exciting initiatives as the Cornerstone Child Development 2-5 Center, the Orientation Ministry, the Cornerstone Tape Ministry, 2-6 the Annual Model Mission, the Discipleship Training Institute, the 2-7 Soul Winning Action Team, and more; and 2-8 WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Wilson enjoys the love and 2-9 support of his devoted wife, Elise, their two children, Roberta 2-10 Wilson-Nicholson and the Reverend Robert H. Wilson, Jr., as well as 2-11 three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and 2-12 WHEREAS, A true friend to the Dallas community and beyond, 2-13 Dr. Wilson is always there to promote faith, hope, and 2-14 understanding, helping others to surely navigate that daily miracle 2-15 we call life; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-17 Legislature hereby commend Dr. Robert H. Wilson, Sr., on the 2-18 occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary at Cornerstone Baptist 2-19 Church of Christ and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-20 continued fulfillment; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for Dr. Wilson as an expression of high regard by the 2-23 Texas House of Representatives.