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By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 177







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The Reverend S. E. Harris is celebrating his 33rd 

anniversary as pastor of Saint Rest Missionary Baptist Church in 

Houston's historic Fifth Ward in 2005; and

	WHEREAS, A man who wears many hats, Reverend Harris excels in 

his roles as preacher, leader, counselor, and teacher; through his 

weekly Bible study and his devotion to preaching the Gospel, he has 

saved and restored countless souls during his more than three 

decades of service; and

	WHEREAS, The effect of his hard work and dedication is also 

manifested in physical representations, such as the construction of 

a new church in 1988, the installation of the Wall of Reflection and 

Honor Monument, and the purchase of additional property for the 

church's ever-growing congregation; and

	WHEREAS, During his illustrious tenure, Reverend Harris has 

ordained and installed many new deacons; he has also established an 

array of committees and auxiliaries dedicated to achieving the 

congregation's goals; and

	WHEREAS, Reverend Harris often serves as a mentor and advisor 

to other pastors and ministers; in addition, he serves his 

community of faith as the financial secretary of the South Texas 

District Regular Missionary Baptist Association of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, For 90 years, Saint Rest Missionary Baptist Church 

has ably served residents of the Fifth Ward community, and for more 

than a third of the church's existence, Reverend Harris has 

shepherded the congregation, providing inspirational leadership 

and steadfast guidance; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Reverend 

S. E. Harris on the occasion of his 33rd anniversary as pastor of 

Saint Rest Missionary Baptist Church and extend best wishes to him 

for continued success and happiness as the leader of this notable 

house of worship; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

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

Texas House of Representatives.