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                                                                  H.R. No. 1273



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 25 years, the Reverend Robert C. Hodge, Sr., has 
served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Malakoff, sharing his 
knowledge and experience with his fellow congregants and benefiting 
his community in countless ways; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Calvert on March 19, 1929, Reverend Hodge 
attended Rose Hill Elementary School and graduated from Calvert 
Colored High School in 1948; he earned a bachelor of science degree 
in agriculture in 1955 and pursued his higher education at Bishop 
College and Prairie View A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman is a longtime member and 
associate minister at Goodstreet Baptist Church; he also serves as 
an instructor in the Galilee Griggs District Association and has 
been a valued employee at Texas Nameplate for 33 years; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Reverend Hodge has enjoyed a 
strong and loving marriage with his wife of 50 years, Joyce; 
together they have been blessed with seven children, 12 
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Hodge is a man of great faith and 
integrity, and his passion for teaching and preaching the Word 
continues to inspire those who are privileged to know this fine man; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Robert C. Hodge, Sr., for his 
25 years of service as pastor of First Baptist Church in Malakoff 
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 Reverend Hodge as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1273 was adopted by the House on May 
24, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House