78R4028 JNC-D

By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 133



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Jones has been chosen by the Texas 
Legislative Black Caucus to receive an Outstanding Texan Award for 
his many contributions to his community; and
	WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan Award was created to honor 
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jones is pastor of Mount Sinai Baptist Church 
and chairman of the Division of Arts and Science at Paul Quinn 
College in Dallas and has a love of learning that led him to achieve 
the highest of academic pursuits; he has a bachelor's degree in 
chemistry from Bishop College, a master's degree in chemistry from 
Texas Southern University, and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from 
Clark-Atlanta University, and he is currently working on a master 
of divinity degree at Baylor University; and
	WHEREAS, He is a coauthor of and served as project director 
for the development of CORD Biology, a science textbook, and made 
substantial contributions to two other textbooks that are presently 
used in four countries; and
	WHEREAS, In his pastoral experience, he has enriched the 
lives of many; he provided spiritual aid and comfort to those in 
need through his previous roles as the assistant jail ministry 
coordinator at Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, and as the 
youth minister at both Antioch North Baptist Church and the Friends 
of Atlanta Homeless Ministries; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jones began his ministry under the leadership of 
Dr. C. A. W. Clark at the Good Street Baptist Church, where he 
served as an associate minister, Sunday school teacher, and 
assistant director of Christian education; he is currently the 
president of the Southeast Dallas County Ministers Alliance; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his wife Andrea and his son Joseph, Dr. 
Jones is a notable community leader who has committed significant 
time and energy to counseling those in need, and he is truly worthy 
of being named an Outstanding Texan; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Stephen Jones on receiving the 
Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and 
extend to him sincere best wishes in all future endeavors; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.