SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize Dexter Utley for his loyal service as pastor of the 

Trinity Fellowship Church Southwest; and

	WHEREAS, Pastor Utley's ministry began in 1989 while he

was a member of Saint Agnes Missionary Baptist Church; he was a 

member of the Christian rap group Young Disciples of Christ, 

whose powerful lyrics provided inspiration to all who heard them; 

and

	WHEREAS, After the tragic death of his brother and a brief 

period of darkness in his life, Dexter Utley returned to the 

ministry stronger than ever; in May of 2002, he was licensed as an

elder and ordained as a minister; he served as assistant pastor 

at Trinity Fellowship Church Southeast; and

	WHEREAS, Now serving as pastor of Trinity Fellowship 

Church Southwest, he provides inspirational leadership, and 

under his guidance, the church provides enlightenment, hope and 

support to the Houston community; and

	WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, this 

revered pastor is committed to helping area youths and to helping 

all members of his congregation through their hardships; he also 

oversees several areas of ministry at the main campus, including 

the Youth Ministry and the Deacon Family Ministry; now, therefore,

be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby join the

members of Trinity Fellowship Church Southwest in commending

Pastor Dexter Utley for his ardent service to his church, his 

city, and his beloved community; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

                                                                           Ellis









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 8, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate