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                                                                  H.R. No. 1737



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Max Lucado was named America's Best Preacher in the 
April 2005 issue of Reader's Digest for his service as senior pulpit 
minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, and this honor provides 
a fitting opportunity to reflect on his remarkable career; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lucado is a graduate of Abilene Christian 
University, and before assuming his current role in 1988, he served 
the Central Church of Christ in Miami, Florida, and spent five years 
performing missionary work in Brazil; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed spiritual leader is a prolific author 
and has published more than 70 books, many of which have spent time 
on best-seller lists; one such work, titled When God Whispers Your 
Name, was the number one best-selling hardback for eight 
consecutive months; Mr. Lucado has further distinguished himself as 
the winner of six Gold Medallion Awards and as general editor of the 
New Century Version Inspirational Study Bible; and
	WHEREAS, With more than 28 million copies of his books in 
print, Mr. Lucado also hosts a popular radio program, "UpWords," 
which is heard daily in 47 states on more than 1,000 stations; he 
has received much renown for his inspiring spiritual leadership and 
was named one of the seven most admired Christians by Christianity 
Today magazine; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoys the support of his 
wife, Denalyn, and their three beloved daughters; Max Lucado shares 
with his 5,000-member congregation, as well as his readers and 
listeners, a forgiving doctrine of unconditional love and 
acceptance, and he is a source of great pride to his church and his 
community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Max Lucado on being named America's 
Best Preacher by Reader's Digest and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued success and fulfillment; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lucado as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                       Leibowitz

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1737 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House