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H.R. No. 1043
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. A. Louis Patterson, Jr., pastor of Mount Corinth
Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for 35 years, is most
deserving of special commendation; and
WHEREAS, Since answering the call from Mount Corinth in 1970,
Dr. Patterson has worked diligently in behalf of his parishioners,
creating a five-point priority program titled The Worth of the
Word, Energetic Evangelism, Sharing Our Substance, Lordship of
Christ in Living, and Persistence in Prayer; and
WHEREAS, Beloved by his congregation, Dr. Patterson is also
recognized internationally as a leading expository preacher, and he
has conducted revivals for people in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the
Caribbean; moreover, he has twice served as general host for the
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education and has lectured
for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Crusade, Promise Keepers, the
Urban Alternative, and the American Baptist College and for a host
of events, including national and state Baptist conventions and
dozens of citywide revivals; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman generously shares his
unwavering faith through myriad avenues; he has led churches in
California and Texas, authored books including Prerequisites for a
Good Journey, Joy for the Journey, and Wisdom in Strange Places, and
written for Judson Press and The African American Pulpit, a
quarterly journal; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patterson has received many well-deserved
accolades for his life's work, including being named One of
America's Greatest Black Preachers by Ebony Magazine in 1993; among
additional honors, he was inducted into the Morehouse School of
Religion's Hall of Preachers and has three times been named a Living
Legend by his peers; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support
of his treasured family, including his wife, Melba Lorraine, and
children, Anthony, Albert, Alan, and Alette; and
WHEREAS, His abiding concern for the spiritual well-being of
others, his compassion, and his trust in a higher power have set an
inspiring example of Christian dedication for the members of his
church and beyond, and it is a privilege to join in congratulating
Dr. Patterson at this special time in his life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. A. Louis Patterson, Jr., on the joyous
occasion of his 35th anniversary as pastor of Mount Corinth
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him best wishes for
continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Patterson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1043 was adopted by the House on April
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House