H.R. No. 1281



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The congregants of Mount Zion First Baptist Church 
in San Antonio are deeply grateful for the ministry of their  
pastor, the Reverend Kenneth A. Allen, and on April 23, 2005, they 
are hosting an appreciation service and farewell reception in 
recognition of his notable tenure with the church; and
	WHEREAS, In his role as pastor of Mount Zion since 1998, 
Reverend Allen has uplifted the hearts and spirits of many people 
who have sought his wisdom and counsel; he has worked diligently in 
behalf of the continued vitality of his church and helped to 
establish the education and growth ministry shortly after his 
arrival in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, This highly regarded gentleman has been involved in 
a host of worthy organizations in the Alamo City, serving as chair 
of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission and as a member of the 
Integrity and Trust Commission, the Baptist Ministers Union, and 
the CCSA; an instructor at Guadalupe College, he has also benefited 
the Inner-Varsity Christian Fellowship Ministry through his 
involvement; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Allen has truly been a blessing in the 
lives of countless people during his years of exceptional service 
to his church and community, and his many good works have earned him 
the lasting respect and admiration of all who know him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Reverend Kenneth A. Allen for his 
outstanding tenure at Mount Zion First Baptist Church and extend 
sincere best wishes to him as he begins an exciting new chapter in 
his life with his move to Colorado; and, be it further
	 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Reverend Allen as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1281 was adopted by the House on May 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House