78R12023 KMP-D

By:  Dukes                                                        H.R. No. 892



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Sterling Lands II is the organizing and senior 
pastor of Greater Calvary Baptist Church in Austin, and throughout 
his distinguished career as a clergyman he has worked tirelessly in 
behalf of his congregation and the greater Austin community; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this esteemed 
gentleman holds a bachelor of science degree from the Southern 
University School of Engineering and a doctorate of divinity degree 
from the National Theological Seminary; for nearly two decades he 
has provided spiritual guidance and leadership to the members of 
Greater Calvary Baptist Church, while working for positive change 
in the community as an active civic leader, and his tireless service 
includes tenures as chair of the Eastside Social Action Coalition, 
vice chair of the Austin Revitalization Authority, and membership 
on the City of Austin's Planning Commission; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Lands, the president of ANAK Consultants, brings 
to his vocation many years of professional and pastoral experience; 
he is the founder and president of several area organizations, 
including Greater Calvary Rites of Passage, a group specializing in 
character-centered youth development, and Rites of Passage 
Development, Inc., a group that promotes affordable housing, as 
well as community, human, and economic development; and
	WHEREAS, In each facet of his life, Dr. Lands has dedicated 
himself to his fellowman through faith and hard work, and the 
congregants of Greater Calvary Baptist Church are justifiably proud 
of the accomplishments of their devoted senior pastor;  now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Sterling Lands II for his noteworthy 
contributions to his community and to Greater Calvary Baptist 
Church; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Lands as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.