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 ______________________________ 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. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House