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                                                                  H.R. No. 14 







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The Reverend Steve W. Hall, Sr., is being honored on 

August 14, 2005, for his 20 years of exceptional service to Bethany 

Baptist Church in Houston; and

	WHEREAS, This notable clergyman was confirmed and ordained as 

the congregation's pastor in August 1985, and under his leadership, 

the church has thrived, growing in number and greatly benefiting 

from his wisdom and guidance; and

	WHEREAS, A native of Navasota and a decorated veteran of the 

U.S. Army, Dr. Hall is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and 

the Houston Graduate School of Theology, where he received his 

master's degree in divinity and doctorate of ministry; he 

previously served his faith as the chair of deacons, associate 

minister, and assistant pastor of Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist 

Church of Houston; and

	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Hall enjoys the love and 

support of his wife and Bethany's First Lady, Diane A. Hall, and 

their three sons, Steve, Jonathan, and Christopher; and

	WHEREAS, To devote oneself to religious service is truly a 

noble calling, and through his dedication to his fellowman, Dr. 

Hall has made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texans 

who have benefited from his inspired teachings; now, therefore, be 

it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the Reverend Steve 

W. Hall, Sr., for his two decades of service to Bethany Baptist 

Church and the greater community and extend to him sincere best 

wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it 

further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Dr. Hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.



                                                                          Dutton



                                                  ______________________________

                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on July 

25, 2005, by a non-record vote.



                                                  ______________________________

                                                     Chief Clerk of the House