79S30463 JNC-D

By:  Bailey                                                       H.R. No. 68 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The congregants of Greater Love Baptist Church in 
Austin are deeply grateful for the ministry of their pastor, the 
Reverend Isaac Grant, Jr., and his wife, Constance D. Grant, and 
they commemorated Reverend Grant's seventh anniversary with the 
church on January 28, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, Outstanding spiritual leadership, compassionate 
guidance, and strong faith have been cornerstones of Reverend 
Grant's service to the members of Greater Love Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his impressive tenure with the 
congregation, he has implemented a number of noteworthy programs 
designed to provide emotional and spiritual support to those in 
need, including the Fork in the Road Ministry, Golden Harvest 
Ministry, Prison to Praise Ministry, Women of Love Ministry, Food 
and Pantry Ministry, and The Clothes Closet; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, 100 new members have joined under his 
guidance, and two sons of the church have been called to the 
ministry; Reverend Grant has also lent his time and talents to a 
host of worthy organizations, serving as a partner in the Black 
Church Outreach Program on AIDS and as a member of the Religion and 
Labor Network of Austin, Austin Interfaith Coalition, and American 
Baptist Association; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Grant has been a blessing in the lives of 
countless people during his years of dedicated service to the 
ministry, and he remains an inspiration to all who are privileged to 
know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Reverend 
Isaac Grant, Jr., and his wife, Constance D. Grant, on the occasion 
of Reverend Grant's seventh pastoral anniversary at Greater Love 
Baptist Church and extend to them sincere best wishes for the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Reverend and Mrs. Grant as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.