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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly
 1-4     recognizes Reverend Randy G. Vaughn on the occasion of his
 1-5     recent election as the sixth president of the Texas State
 1-6     Missionary Baptist Convention, Incorporated; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Organized in 1931, the Texas State Missionary
 1-8     Baptist Convention, Incorporated, is a cooperative effort of
 1-9     associations, churches, and individuals who are committed to
1-10     spreading the gospel and to helping other churches and
1-11     associations, as well as various community ministries across
1-12     our state; Reverend Vaughn will serve as its president for a
1-13     three-year term; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The pastor of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
1-15     for the last 17 years, Reverend Vaughn has ministered faithfully
1-16     to the spiritual needs of innumerable Christians; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the Mount Sinai
1-18     Missionary Baptist Church has grown from 250 members to
1-19     approximately 800 members and has become a source of enlightenment,
1-20     hope, and support to the people of Jefferson County; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
 2-1     Reverend Vaughn has conducted religious revivals in cities across
 2-2     our nation and is a well-known theologian and is much sought after
 2-3     as a speaker; Reverend Vaughn was selected to offer the opening
 2-4     benediction for the Texas Senate on February 5, 2001; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, A highly respected community leader, Pastor Vaughn
 2-6     has served as dean of the American Baptist College and as
 2-7     treasurer of the Black Pastors Association of Port Arthur; he is
 2-8     the founder of the Haiti Missionary Support Group and of GodFather
 2-9     Clubs of Port Arthur; he is also the founder of the Organization of
2-10     Christians Assisting People, Incorporated, which helps people to
2-11     attain their General Education Development diploma and offers
2-12     substance abuse counseling; and
2-13           WHEREAS, As a tribute to his hard work and many
2-14     accomplishments in Jefferson County, Pastor Vaughn was selected
2-15     for The 10 People Who Made a World of Difference Award in 1991;
2-16     he received the Outstanding Service Award from the Port Arthur
2-17     Chamber of Commerce in 1996 and has been listed in the national
2-18     register of "Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals" for
2-19     2000-2001; now, therefore, be it
2-20           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-21     77th Legislature, hereby commend Reverend Randy G. Vaughn for his
2-22     fervent service to his church, his fellowman, and his community
2-23     and extend congratulations to him on his selection as president
2-24     of the Texas State Missionary Baptist Convention, Incorporated;
 3-1     and, be it further
 3-2           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 3-3     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 3-4                                                                 Bernsen
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 3-6                                          President of the Senate
 3-7                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-8                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-9                                  on March 15, 2001.
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3-11                                          Secretary of the Senate
3-12                                  ______________________________________
3-13                                           Member, Texas Senate