79R13662 MDM-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 1338
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The congregants of New Life United Pentecostal
Church in Mineola take great pride in their beloved spiritual
leader, Brother James Renfro, Sr., and on April 10, 2005, they
celebrated his 50th anniversary in the ministry; and
WHEREAS, Since answering the call to ministerial service in
1955, Brother Renfro has focused his time and talents on his work as
pastor, evangelist, and missionary, and he has led congregations in
Winnsboro, Greggton, and Greenville, building new houses of worship
in the last two cities, and during the late 1980s, he made seven
trips to Brazil to preach; and
WHEREAS, Since stepping into the pulpit at New Life United
Pentecostal Church in 1993, where his mother, 94-year-old Addie
Renfro worships as a member, Brother Renfro purchased property at
Highway 37 and Loop 564 where the present church home was erected in
1998; further, he founded a Christian school for grades 1-12 that
continues to flourish; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well as a dedicated pastor,
Brother Renfro no doubt derives great inspiration and support from
his wife of 53 years, the former Peggy Mock, and takes great pride
in his three children, Pamela Sue Carter, Jamie Allene Barbaria,
and James Allen Renfro, Jr., his eight grandchildren, and his two
great-granddaughters; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Brother Renfro has
demonstrated a deep commitment to his faith, his family, and his
community, and his five decades of service to the Lord merit special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Brother James Renfro, Sr., for his 50
years of service as a minister and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued fulfillment and success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Brother Renfro as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.