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By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 71 







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Bishop Samuel Edward Iglehart of San Antonio is 

observing his 68th birthday on August 6, 2005, providing a welcome 

opportunity to recognize him for his many contributions to his 

community of faith; and

	WHEREAS, Born to Dessie and Bishop Thaddeus Iglehart on 

August 2, 1937, Bishop Iglehart graduated from A. J. Moore High 

School and furthered his education at Paul Quinn College, Prairie 

View A&M University, Savannah State College, Texas Southern 

University, and The International Seminary; he holds master's 

degrees in business administration and Bible theology and is a 

licensed professional counselor and nursing home administrator; 

and

	WHEREAS, Ordained at the age of 31, Bishop Iglehart has ably 

served a host of churches throughout his tenure in the ministry; 

since 1997, he has served as pastor of Childress Memorial Church of 

God in Christ in San Antonio, and his visionary leadership and 

exuberant dedication to the congregation have resulted in the 

spiritual and financial growth of the institution; and

	WHEREAS, Bishop Iglehart has lent his time and talents to a 

number of religious organizations; the current jurisdictional 

prelate of the Texas Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, he has 

served as chair of the Licensed Ministers Board, president of the 

Jurisdictional Young People Willing Worker Department, district 

superintendent of the Greater Temple District, secretary of the 

Inter-Jurisdictional Council of Texas Bishops, and secretary of the 

Judiciary Committee and member of the Public Relations Committee 

for the College of Bishops; also benefiting from his involvement 

have been the Pastoral Care Board of Scott and White Hospital, the 

United Negro College Fund, and the NAACP, with which he holds a 

lifetime membership; and

	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Bishop Iglehart has enjoyed 

the love and support of his wife, Glorious Cosey Iglehart, and their 

six beloved children; and

	WHEREAS, This respected clergyman is an outstanding leader, 

and it is most fitting to join in recognizing a most noteworthy 

event in his life; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bishop Samuel 

Edward Iglehart on the occasion of his 68th birthday and extend to 

him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Bishop Iglehart as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.