SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Melvin Von Wade, Sr., on the occasion of his 
inauguration as president of the National Missionary Baptist 
Convention of America; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Wade is a graduate of Bishop College, and he 
attended Perkins Theological Seminary at Southern Methodist 
University; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Wade has served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist 
Church in Dallas and Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Houston; 
since 1975, he has been the pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church 
in Los Angeles, California; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Wade has brought the healing word of God to 
many by serving as a citywide evangelist in 12 major cities in the 
United States; he also serves as vice president of the California 
Missionary Baptist State Convention; and

	WHEREAS, More than 10,000 delegates from across the 
country will witness the inauguration of Dr. Wade as president of 
the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America during the 
2003 Winter Board Meeting, which is being held in Houston from 
February 24 through February 27, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, Upon assuming this new position, Dr. Wade becomes 
the spiritual leader to countless individuals, congregations, 
and ministers in his denomination; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Melvin Von Wade, Sr., 
on his outstanding ministry and extend congratulations to him 
on this memorable occasion; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him 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 February 18, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate