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                                                                  H.R. No. 816



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, March 20, 2005, marks the second anniversary of the 
Reverend Murphy Simon's tenure as pastor of First St. Mark Baptist 
Church in Houston, and this occasion provides an opportune time to 
recognize this esteemed Texan; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of the District of 
Columbia and the Houston Graduate School of Theology, Reverend 
Simon previously officiated as a minister at St. John Missionary 
Baptist Church and Lilly Grove Baptist Church, both in Houston, 
before beginning his service to First St. Mark's; and
	WHEREAS, For two years, he has led that congregation with 
great distinction, enhancing the spiritual lives of many 
individuals with his guidance and inspirational teachings; 
moreover, since his arrival, the church has experienced a 
particularly vibrant and rewarding period, resulting in a renewed 
sense of purpose and vitality within the membership; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Simon has further supported his community 
by working with young people as a special education inclusion 
facilitator and vocational and preemployment teacher at Worthing 
High School; in addition, he has distinguished himself as the 
director of an independent living program for juvenile offenders; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Reverend Murphy Simon has consistently placed 
the needs of others above all else, bringing his special strength 
and compassion to each new task he takes on; in times of trouble or 
of joy, he is always there to promote faith, hope, and 
understanding, helping others to confidently navigate that daily 
miracle we call life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Murphy Simon and congratulate 
him on his second pastoral anniversary with First St. Mark Baptist 
Church; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Reverend Simon as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 816 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House