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79S30892 MDM-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 275



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Bishop Brent M. Bryant, Sr., the founder and senior 
pastor of Redeeming Grace Baptist Church, is being honored for his 
years of service to his congregation and to the San Antonio 
community; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, he attended Austin 
Peavey State University in his hometown before serving his country 
in the U.S. Air Force for eight years; and
	WHEREAS, Since answering the call to the ministry in 1979, 
Bishop Bryant has uplifted the hearts and spirits of countless 
people; he led Galilee Missionary Baptist Church of San Antonio for 
five years and in 1990, founded Redeeming Grace Baptist Church with 
35 charter members; and
	WHEREAS, Under his strong leadership, the church has added a 
youth ministry, a learning center offering after-school programs 
and a Boys & Girls Club, and a gymnasium available to groups for 
organized athletic events for children; moreover, Bishop Bryant is 
raising funds for a new facility that will expand the church's 
services available to children, provide outreach to seniors, and 
function as a disaster shelter for city, county, or statewide 
crises; and
	WHEREAS, In 2002, this esteemed clergyman was consecrated a 
bishop, and he is the second presiding bishop of the Father's House 
International Fellowship Church of Houston; in April 2006, he 
received an honorary doctorate in theology from the Guadalupe 
Baptist University and Seminary; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his family as well as his congregation, 
Bishop Bryant enjoys the love and support of his wife, Frances, and 
their nine children and 15 grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Bishop Bryant has 
demonstrated the highest level of commitment, perseverance, and 
integrity, and he continues to set a stellar example of compassion 
and positive action in behalf of his congregation; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Bishop Brent M. 
Bryant, Sr., on his exemplary commitment to his church and his 
community and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
success with his important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Bishop Bryant as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.