79S10139 JHS-D

By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 17 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Lois Evans has long endeavored to meet the 
diverse needs of her fellow citizens through her active involvement 
in an array of worthy religious and civic organizations; and
	WHEREAS, Currently serving as senior vice president of The 
Urban Alternative, Dr. Evans has held numerous executive management 
positions with that organization and remains committed to its 
mandate of promoting spiritual growth and renewal in America's 
urban areas; she also sits on The Urban Alternative Board of 
Directors and enjoyed previous employment with the Billy Graham 
Evangelistic Association, the Grand Old Gospel Fellowship 
Ministry, and Dallas Federal Savings and Loan; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Evans holds a bachelor's degree in business 
administration from Dallas Baptist University and received an 
honorary doctorate of humane letters from Eastern College in 1996; 
she is a member of the Worship Council Board and the Ladies 
Fellowship Advisory Board at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in 
Dallas, where her husband serves as senior pastor; and
	WHEREAS, Active with the boards of the National Religious 
Broadcasters, the Dallas Baptist University Women's Auxiliary, and 
the Dallas Mavericks as well, this remarkable woman is currently 
serving as the first president of the Global Pastors Wives Network; 
she is also a member of Leadership Southwest and has served on the 
board of the Christian Management Association; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Evans is the recipient of numerous awards and 
accolades for her outstanding civic and religious contributions, 
including the 1995 Good Samaritan Award from Dallas Baptist 
University, the 2000 Status of Women Award from Sigma Gamma Rho 
Sorority, and the Woman of the Year in Ministry award from the Women 
of Influence; and
	WHEREAS, A regular contributor to many notable magazines and 
newsletters and a published recording artist and author, Dr. Evans 
is first and foremost a devoted partner to her husband, Dr. Tony 
Evans, and a loving mother and grandmother; her enthusiasm, energy, 
and steadfast faith are an inspiration to all who know her, and it 
is a privilege to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Lois Evans for 
her contributions to the success of The Urban Alternative and honor 
her for her many years of dedicated service to her community; 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.