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78R16372 JHS-D
By: Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 1226
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of Oak Cliff have honored esteemed resident
Dr. Caesar A. W. Clark, Sr., by encouraging the U.S. Congress to
designate the facility located at 1502 East Kiest Boulevard in
Dallas as the Dr. Caesar A. W. Clark, Sr., Post Office Building; and
WHEREAS, A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Clark has
been a leader in the Oak Cliff community for more than 50 years,
mentoring and ministering to his fellow citizens and offering
leadership, encouragement, and counsel to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Since 1950, this highly regarded evangelist has
served as pastor of Good Street Missionary Baptist Church, and his
biblical knowledge and visionary interpretations of scripture have
established him as one of the nation's noteworthy religious
scholars; and
WHEREAS, A member of myriad religious and civic organizations
and associations, Dr. Clark has brought God's message to countless
individuals throughout the world; his civic endeavors include the
construction of the C. A. W. Clark Community Center and the
establishment of the C. A. W. Clark scholarship fund; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Clark's list of awards and accolades includes
the Steeple Living Legend Award, the Outstanding Texan Award, and
induction into the Preachers' Hall of Fame; his efforts in support
of his fellow congregants and citizens are indeed inspirational,
and it is a privilege to recognize him on the occasion of this most
recent honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to Dr. Caesar A. W. Clark, Sr., and
commend him for his longtime service to the citizens of Oak Cliff;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Clark as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.