1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 commend Reverend Isaac Johnson, who has contributed immeasurably 1-5 to the economic and spiritual growth of his native South Dallas 1-6 community; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Reverend Johnson's fellow citizens of South Dallas 1-8 are recognizing him for his dedication and his devotion to his 1-9 community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The enterprising 1963 graduate of Lincoln High 1-11 School began his business career in the late 1950s as a shoeshine 1-12 boy, organized a family delivery and moving business in the 1970s, 1-13 and was ordained by the Reverend George Gregory, Jr., in the 1980s; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, 1-16 the beloved associate minister of Saint John Missionary Baptist 1-17 Church gained widespread attention with his "Coalition of Churches 1-18 in Prison Ministry," which seeks to regain the lives and souls of 1-19 those incarcerated in the criminal justice system; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Reverend Johnson's commitment to spreading the 1-21 word of God has become a beacon of light and source of hope 1-22 for all who come to him with their concerns; he gives generously 2-1 of his time and abilities as a supporter of a Haiti mission 2-2 school, worship leader for the South Dallas Nursing Home, and 2-3 Pulpit Coordinator for Saint John Missionary Baptist Church; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Supported in his spiritual calling by his beloved 2-5 wife, Floristene Wilson Johnson, his six sons, his daughter, and 2-6 his stepdaughter, this accomplished theologian has been truly 2-7 blessed; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby join the citizens of South Dallas 2-10 in honoring Reverend Isaac Johnson for his fervent service to 2-11 his community and his church; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-14 West 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on January 16, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate