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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 245

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Dr. Vernard Johnson, who was honored as the
Entertainer of the Year by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus
on February 7, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson, the first African American to 
receive a doctorate in music from the Southwestern Baptist 
Theological Seminary, is president of the Vernard Johnson 
Concert Ministry; he is also the first executive director of
the Instrumental Music Division of the International Music 
Department of the Church of God in Christ, worldwide; and
	WHEREAS, The first gospel music recording artist to have 
recorded 16 albums on the saxophone, Vernard Johnson, has been 
acclaimed as "The Greatest Gospel Saxophonist in the World"; and
	WHEREAS, A highly regarded musician by music critics and
by religious and world leaders, Dr. Johnson has established
an outstanding reputation for his gospel music ministry;
he has performed before diverse audiences, including
President Ronald Reagan and President Bill Clinton, kings and 
queens, federal prisoners, and public school students; and
	WHEREAS, Through his television, radio, and personal 
appearances, Vernard Johnson has performed before more than
400 million people worldwide; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson has inspired countless individuals 
throughout Texas and the world to deepen their spiritual values, 
and he has received honors from more than 100 cities for the 
positive impact he has had on the lives of his listeners; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend and congratulate
Dr. Vernard Johnson on his outstanding ministry and on earning 
the title of Entertainer of the Year and extend best wishes to
him for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 4, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate