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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 469
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
 1-4     the Reverend Harold G. Robinson, Jr., and Mrs. Robinson for
 1-5     their loyal service to Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church of
 1-6     Wallis, Texas; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church was organized
 1-8     in 1895, and the deed to the small church edifice was recorded in
 1-9     1920; plans for a new church building were made in 1959 under the
1-10     leadership of Reverend E. C. Crump; over the years, the church has
1-11     had an interior renovation and a number of improvements in structure
1-12     and landscaping; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Since joining Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church,
1-14     Reverend and Mrs. Robinson have ministered faithfully to the
1-15     needs of its members; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Through his outstanding leadership, Pastor Robinson
1-17     has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the Wallis
1-18     community; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Inspirational and caring, this beloved pastor has
1-20     dedicated his time and energy unselfishly to his congregation and
1-21     to other residents of Austin County; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Reverend Robinson initiated an Annual Community
 2-1     Fun Day, an Annual Community Revival, the Wallis Enrichment
 2-2     Program, Men and Women's Night Out, and the Monthly Communion
 2-3     Fellowship; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
 2-5     Pastor Robinson has performed numerous ceremonies and has prayed
 2-6     for and counselled his church members during their hardships and
 2-7     in times of bereavement; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Robinson have had a positive
 2-9     influence on the lives of many Austin County Christians and under
2-10     their superb guidance and stewardship, Evergreen Missionary Baptist
2-11     Church will undoubtedly continue to flourish; now, therefore, be it
2-12           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-13     77th Legislature, hereby join the members of Evergreen Missionary
2-14     Baptist Church in commending Reverend and Mrs. Robinson for their
2-15     fervent service to their church, their fellowman, and their
2-16     community; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-18     them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-19                                                                   Ellis
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2-21                                          President of the Senate
2-22                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-23                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-24                                  on March 14, 2001.
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2-26                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-28                                           Member, Texas Senate