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H.R. No. 156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After 18 years, Reverend Marvis Louis Jackson of
Houston is retiring as moderator of the South Texas District
Association on August 11, 2005, concluding an impressive tenure
characterized by dedication and commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, Reverend M. L. Jackson has been affiliated with the
South Texas District Association for more than 50 years and has
served as pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for the
past 48 years; and
WHEREAS, His contributions to the residents of Greater
Houston are myriad, as are his personal and professional
achievements; he has been a member of the National Baptist
Publishing Board, served as vice president of the Baptist
Ministers' Association of Houston and Vicinity, and chaired the
District Task Force's Churches and Public Affairs initiative; and
WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Reverend Jackson is a
well-known lecturer and is active in numerous community
organizations; notably, he served on the Texas Ethics Commission,
and he has also directed the Houston Area State Ushers and Nurses;
and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Reverend Jackson has received
the love and support of his wife, Clara Belle Bennett Jackson, and
he receives additional inspiration from his children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; an outstanding leader,
Reverend M. L. Jackson will surely continue to have a positive
influence on the lives of those who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the Reverend M. L.
Jackson on the occasion of his retirement as moderator of the South
Texas District Association and commend him for his service with
this esteemed organization; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend Jackson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
Edwards
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 156 was adopted by the House on August
8, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House