1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 548 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely 1-4 proud to recognize Reverend Larry L. Brandon, Jr., who has 1-5 contributed immeasurably to the spiritual growth of Praise 1-6 Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The highly regarded religious leader has 1-8 represented his church faithfully throughout the years, 1-9 earning the respect and admiration of his congregation; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Dedicated to spreading the Word of God simply 1-11 and understandably, Reverend Brandon and his membership have 1-12 faithfully ministered to the needs of innumerable Christians 1-13 and this steadfastness has built a following of purpose, power, 1-14 and praise; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Under his careful guidance, Praise Temple Full 1-16 Gospel Baptist Church has seen its original membership of 1-17 seven flourish necessitating the inclusion of a ministry in 1-18 Bossier City, Louisiana, and as of December 24, 2000, yet 1-19 another congregation in Dallas; and 1-20 WHEREAS, His diligence in the performance of his assignments 2-1 earned him the recognition and esteem of his congregation and his 2-2 fellow ministers; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 77th Legislature, hereby commend Reverend Larry L. Brandon, Jr., 2-5 for bringing renewed faith to those he so loyally served and 2-6 extend best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-8 Reverend Brandon as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-9 West 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 22, 2001. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate