SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Charles H. "Pete" Hollingsworth for his 50 years of 
service as a minister of the gospel; and
	WHEREAS, Brother Pete was called to the ministry in May of 
1956; he began the preparation for his life of service at Bible 
Baptist Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, where he served as 
pastor to a small rural church while attending school; and
	WHEREAS, Brother Pete continued to seek the knowledge he 
would need to guide a congregation; he earned bachelor's degrees 
in Biblical studies and in ministries from Southern Baptist 
College for Biblical Studies; and
	WHEREAS, Over the last 50 years, Brother Pete has ministered 
faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable people; he has 
been pastor of Calvary Baptist Temple in Mount Vernon since May of 
1979; and
	WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, 
this beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly 
to all who have sought his counsel; and
	WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Brother Pete 
has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed for and guided 
his church members in times of hardship and bereavement and in 
times of joy and celebration; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby join the members of 
the Calvary Baptist Temple in commending Charles H. Hollingsworth
for 50 years of dedicated service to the ministry; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Eltife




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 8, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate