78S20282 JNC-D

By:  Chisum                                                       H.R. No. 113



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of the Dr. Darrel Rains of 
Cleburne on August 1, 2003, at the age of 57, has deeply saddened 
the family and many friends of this beloved pastor; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Oklahoma, he was the youngest of three 
children born to proud parents Ray and Mary Rains; as a young man 
Dr. Rains developed his talent as a creative writer and planned to 
pursue a journalism degree at Oklahoma University; and
	WHEREAS, Before accepting a full scholarship to the school, 
he received a call to the ministry and instead enrolled in Oklahoma 
Baptist University; Dr. Rains was also an alumnus of Southwestern 
Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned a master of divinity 
degree and a doctorate in ministry; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Rains began his ministerial career at Agnew 
Avenue Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and over the years served 
congregations in Albuquerque, Pampa, and Dallas; gifted at bringing 
people together, his guidance enabled church families to heal rifts 
and grow stronger in faith and friendship; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, this admired 
gentleman's  experience, dedication, and wisdom made a lasting 
impact on the lives of many, and his legacy of spiritual leadership 
remains as a reminder of his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
the Dr. Darrel Rains and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, 
Suzanne; to his son, Nathan Rains, and his wife, Betsy; to his 
daughter, Amy Wood, and her husband, Mark; to his grandchildren, 
Madison and Taylor Rains; to his father and stepmother, Ray and 
Ethel Rains; to his sister, Rae Ellen Heinzig, and her husband, 
James; and to the other relatives and many friends of this beloved 
gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the Dr. 
Darrel Rains.