H.R. No. 10 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. L. A. Crenshaw is marking an 
important milestone in 2003 as he commemorates 50 years of 
exemplary service at Palestine Baptist Church in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Crenshaw, who was called to the ministry at 
the age of 18 and began pastoring at the age of 21, shepherded 
congregants at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, 
and Sweet Home Baptist Church before coming to Palestine Baptist 
Church in 1953; and
	WHEREAS, Now the senior pastor of the church, this esteemed 
gentleman holds degrees from Conroe College and Mary Allen College 
and completed his doctor of divinity degree at American Bible 
College; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to meeting the spiritual needs of his 
congregation, Reverend Crenshaw has served as chaplain of the 
Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary, secretary of the Guadalupe 
District Association, and treasurer of the Baptist Ministers 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, After a half-century of sterling leadership, 
Reverend Crenshaw may take great pride in the knowledge that his 
tenure at Palestine Baptist Church has positively touched the lives 
of generations of San Antonio residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Reverend Dr. L. 
A. Crenshaw for his 50 years of commitment to Palestine Baptist 
Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success 
and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Reverend Crenshaw as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                Martinez Fischer

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 10 was adopted by the House on July 
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House