H.R. No. 94
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Charles R. Dunn and his wife, Shirley,
are being honored by the members of Central Baptist Church in Deer
Park for 40 years of dedicated service to that congregation; and
WHEREAS, The Dunns' first Sunday service at Central Baptist
was held on Easter Sunday in 1966, with 21 members in attendance;
since that time, the congregation has undertaken three extensive
building programs in order to accommodate its growing membership;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dunn has uplifted the hearts and spirits of
countless people through his wise counsel and powerful teaching,
and the more than 6,000 sermons he has delivered from the pulpit of
Central Baptist are but one testament to his tireless devotion;
moreover, under the leadership of this esteemed clergyman, numerous
young men and women have themselves answered the call to ministry
and to mission work in posts scattered throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Reverend Dunn derives great
inspiration and support from his talented wife, who has graciously
shared her time and gifts in behalf of myriad church activities;
blessed with a fine family, the Dunns are cherished by their four
children and 13 grandchildren, for whom this devoted couple are
exceptional role models; and
WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Dunn have spent untold hours
tending to the spiritual needs of their congregants, and they
indeed merit special commendation on this memorable milestone in
their tenure at Central Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Reverend
Charles R. Dunn and Shirley Dunn on their 40 years of faithful
service to Central Baptist Church and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success and fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend and Mrs. Dunn as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 94 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House