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By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 158







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A 60th birthday is indeed cause for celebration, and 

on August 13, 2005, the Reverend Cecil R. Proctor of DeSoto is 

marking this happy occasion in his life at a party among his family 

and friends; and

	WHEREAS, The founder and pastor of the Neighborhood House of 

Prayer Outreach Church in Dallas, Reverend Proctor was licensed and 

ordained through the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Inc., in 1987 

and for the past 10 years, he has served as assistant superintendent 

for the Spiritual Life District; he has further distinguished 

himself as chief assistant to Bishop James Edward Lee of the Texas 

East Jurisdiction of COGIC, Inc., and he has touched the lives of 

many viewers and listeners through his Sunday service telecasts on 

DCTV and broadcasts on KGGR 1040 Radio; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has long contributed to his 

church and community through his myriad endeavors, including the 

establishment of the Neighborhood Christian Learning Center 

Outreach, which he serves as administrator, and the Neighborhood 

Outreach Center of Hope, a Christian rehabilitation center and 

shelter he founded in 1986 for former prison inmates and drug 

addicts; and

	WHEREAS, He has been justly recognized for his religious and 

community service with a 2000 Child Care Group Achievement Award, 

and he was also named Pastor of the Month by KHVN 970 AM Radio; and

	WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Cecil Proctor has provided 

guidance and spiritual leadership for countless people who have 

sought his wisdom and counsel, and it is most fitting that he be 

recognized at this time for his unwavering commitment to his faith, 

his family, and his community; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 2005, hereby congratulate the 

Reverend Cecil R. Proctor on the joyous occasion of his 60th 

birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 

success and fulfillment; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Reverend Proctor as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.