H.R. No. 123



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 25 years, Dr. H. Edwin Young has served as pastor 
of Second Baptist Church in Houston, sharing his knowledge and 
experience with his fellow congregants and benefiting his community 
in countless ways; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Laurel, Mississippi, on August 11, 1936, Dr. 
Young attended the University of Alabama before enrolling in 
Mississippi College; he later continued his education at 
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North 
Carolina; and
	WHEREAS, This respected gentleman led churches in North 
Carolina and South Carolina before beginning his outstanding tenure 
with the Second Baptist Church in Houston; respected by congregants 
and peers alike, he has served as president of the Southern Baptist 
Convention and authored several books; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Dr. Young has enjoyed a strong 
and loving marriage with his wife of 44 years, Jo Beth; together 
they have been blessed with three sons and eight grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Young is a man of great faith and integrity, and 
his passion for teaching and preaching the Word continues to 
inspire those who are privileged to know this fine man; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Dr. H. Edwin Young 
for his 25 years of service as pastor of Second Baptist Church in 
Houston and extend to him best wishes for continued success and 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Bohac
                                                                         Woolley

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 123 was adopted by the House on August 
18, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House