SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Reverend T. C. Lister, Sr., on the occasion of his 
retirement after 22 years as pastor of Clinton Park United 
Methodist Church in Houston; and

	WHEREAS, In honor of Reverend Lister's many years of 
faithful service, the church is having a retirement and worship 
celebration on Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Brady's Landing 
Restaurant; and

	WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
Pastor Lister has performed innumerable ceremonies and has 
prayed for and counseled his church members during their 
hardships and in times of bereavement; and

	WHEREAS, Pastor Lister has been a source of enlightenment, 
hope, and strength to the Houston community, and members of his 
congregation, as well as area citizens, are grateful for the 
positive influence he has had on their lives; now, therefore, be 
it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Reverend
T. C. Lister, Sr., for his outstanding ministry to his church and 
to the community and extend to him best wishes for the retirement 
years ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Reverend Lister as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate