1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 574 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 join the members of South Park Baptist Church in recognizing 1-5 Reverend Marvin C. Delaney for his eight years of loyal service 1-6 as the church pastor; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Reverend Delaney became a member of South Park 1-8 Baptist Church in 1976 and is being honored at a banquet on 1-9 April 1, 2001, for his work as its pastor; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Over the last eight years, Reverend Delaney has 1-11 ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of his congregation; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this 1-14 beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the 1-15 members of his church and the residents of Harris County, and he 1-16 has made a positive and lasting impact on the lives of many; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the church has 1-18 provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the Houston community; 1-19 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 77th Legislature, hereby join the members of South Park Baptist 2-3 Church in commending Reverend Marvin C. Delaney for his fervent 2-4 service to his church, his fellowman, and his community; and, be 2-5 it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-8 Ellis 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on March 26, 2001. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate