By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 49 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, State Representative Joe Crabb of Humble will soon 
celebrate his 20th anniversary as pastor of Addicks United 
Methodist Church (UMC); and
	WHEREAS, Representative Crabb began preaching when he was 19; 
his first pastorate was at Rogers UMC in Rogers, Texas, and other 
assignments have included Lake Houston UMC and Bethany UMC; he 
became minister of Addicks UMC in 1984; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his calling, Representative Crabb 
plans to continue in the ministry until the age of 70, when the 
rules of his denomination require that he step down; he has 
maintained close friendships with members from all of the churches 
where he has served; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Texas, Representative Crabb 
is a native of Highlands and graduated from Crosby High School; he 
earned a bachelor of arts degree and a law degree from The 
University of Texas at Austin, a master of theology degree from the 
University of St. Thomas, and a doctor of ministry degree from Texas 
Christian University; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his ministerial responsibilities, 
Representative Crabb ranches and maintains a law practice; he 
formerly served as a prosecutor for the cities of Houston and Humble 
and as an assistant district attorney for Harris County; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman served his country in 
both the National Guard and the U.S. Naval Reserve; he retired as a 
commander in the JAG Corps of the naval reserve after a 26-year 
military career; and
	WHEREAS, First elected to the house of representatives in 
1992, he currently serves as chairman of the House Redistricting 
Committee and as a member of the Energy Resources Committee and 
Regulated Industries Committee; and
	WHEREAS, His community contributions include membership on 
the advisory board of directors for the Sam Houston Area Council of 
the Boy Scouts of America and life membership in the 100 Club, which 
assists the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters 
who are killed in the line of duty; he is also a life member of The 
University of Texas Ex-Students' Association and a Rice University 
Associate; and
	WHEREAS, Joe Crabb and Nancy, his wife of 36 years, are the 
proud parents of five children, Dan, Jay, John, Elizabeth, and 
Charlie; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Representative Crabb has sought 
to use his many talents to the fullest and in the service of his 
church and the public at large; in him, the congregation of Addicks 
UMC has found a teacher, counselor, and stalwart friend, and it is 
indeed a pleasure to join that historic church in recognizing its 
pastor for his two decades of faithful leadership; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Honorable 
Joe Crabb as he completes his 20th year as minister of Addicks 
United Methodist Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success and fulfillment in all his endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Representative Crabb as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.