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78S30679 MW-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 254



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The congregants of Apostolic Tabernacle in Houston 
are deeply appreciative of Dr. Lester A. Roch, their spiritual 
leader for the past 27 years; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Houston and Freedom 
University, Dr. Roch began his ministry at Market Square in 
downtown Houston before going to the Montrose area and then to 
Kashmere Gardens; among his many achievements, Dr. Roch may count 
his invaluable work in the roles of youth minister, director of day 
care, assistant principal, and outreach director; in addition to 
serving as pastor of the Apostolic Tabernacle, he oversees the 
Africa team to Zimbabwe and serves on the committee of evangelism 
into the black community; and
	WHEREAS, Through abiding commitment and tireless efforts,  
Dr. Roch has ably served the Apostolic Tabernacle as well as the 
greater Houston community, earning the respect and admiration of 
all who have had the privilege to work with him, and it is indeed a 
pleasure to join in paying tribute to him at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Dr. Lester A. Roch 
for his 27 years of service as pastor of the Apostolic Tabernacle 
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. Roch as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.