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H.R. No. 16
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Evans has distinguished himself as one of
the nation's most respected religious leaders, and it is a distinct
pleasure to recognize this esteemed gentleman for his myriad
contributions to the spiritual well-being of his many admirers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Evans currently serves as senior pastor at Oak
Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, where he provides
leadership and guidance to some 6,000 congregants; he is also the
founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national
organization that promotes spiritual growth and renewal in urban
America through the teachings of the church; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated individual holds a bachelor's degree
from Carver Bible College as well as master's and doctoral degrees
in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary; moreover, he has been
awarded honorary degrees from Eastern College in Pennsylvania,
Liberty University in Virginia, and Dallas Baptist University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Evans broadcasts his message daily on his
popular radio program, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans,"
reaching thousands of Americans as well as citizens of more than 40
other countries; he is the author of numerous books and articles,
and his meaningful words have inspired countless individuals
seeking to rekindle or strengthen their faith; and
WHEREAS, Previously affiliated with the Grand Old Gospel
Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Evans is a former
vice president of the Urban Evangelical Mission and former chaplain
for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys; in addition to
his other duties and responsibilities, he currently serves as
chaplain for the National Basketball Association's Dallas
Mavericks; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Evans receives support and
inspiration from his wife, Lois, and his children and
grandchildren; he is a role model for numerous followers and
continues to bring hope and happiness to Christians throughout the
world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Tony Evans for
his leadership as pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, for
his hard work and dedication as founder and president of The Urban
Alternative, and for his exemplary service to his fellow citizens;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Evans as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Giddings
Craddick Geren Menendez
Allen of Harris Giddings Merritt
Allen of Dallas Gonzales Miller
Alonzo Gonzalez Toureilles Moreno of Harris
Anchia Goodman Moreno of El Paso
Anderson Goolsby Morrison
Bailey Griggs Mowery
Baxter Grusendorf Naishtat
Berman Guillen Nixon
Blake Haggerty Noriega
Bohac Hamilton Oliveira
Bonnen Hamric Olivo
Branch Hardcastle Orr
Brown of Kaufman Harper-Brown Otto
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Paxton
Burnam Hegar Pena
Callegari Herrero Phillips
Campbell Hilderbran Pickett
Casteel Hill Pitts
Castro Hochberg Puente
Chavez Hodge Quintanilla
Chisum Homer Raymond
Coleman Hope Reyna
Cook of Navarro Hopson Riddle
Cook of Colorado Howard Ritter
Corte Hughes Rodriguez
Crabb Hunter Rose
Crownover Hupp Seaman
Davis of Harris Isett Smith of Tarrant
Davis of Dallas Jackson Smith of Harris
Dawson Jones of Lubbock Smithee
Delisi Jones of Dallas Solis
Denny Keel Solomons
Deshotel Keffer of Dallas Strama
Driver Keffer of Eastland Straus
Dukes King of Parker Swinford
Dunnam King of Zavala Talton
Dutton Kolkhorst Taylor
Edwards Krusee Thompson
Eiland Kuempel Truitt
Eissler Laney Turner
Elkins Laubenberg Uresti
Escobar Leibowitz Van Arsdale
Farabee Luna Veasey
Farrar Madden Villarreal
Flores Martinez Vo
Flynn Martinez Fischer West
Frost McCall Wong
Gallego McClendon Woolley
Gattis McReynolds Zedler
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on July 7,
2005, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House