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                                                                  H.R. No. 159



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The year 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the 
Reverend R. L. Taylor as pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God in 
Christ in Fort Worth, and this milestone presents an ideal 
opportunity to recognize him for the invaluable contributions he 
has made to his community of faith; and
	WHEREAS, Called to preach in 1960, Reverend Taylor was 
ordained in 1968 by Bishop R. E. Ranger; and
	WHEREAS, In 1966, this outstanding man of faith founded 
Pentecostal COGIC, and the church has thrived under his leadership 
throughout the past four decades; he has provided his congregants 
with inspired teachings and spiritual guidance and overseen the 
construction of the church home and the establishment of day care 
services; in addition to other improvements to the physical 
property and the adjacent neighborhood, Reverend Taylor is one of 
the original founders of the Riverside Ministerial Alliance of 
Churches; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has made a positive 
difference in the lives of countless people during his 40 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 
R. L. Taylor on his 40th anniversary as pastor of Pentecostal Church 
of God in Christ in Fort Worth and extend to him sincere best wishes 
for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Reverend Taylor as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Veasey

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 159 was adopted by the House on April 
21, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House