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79R17848 JNC-D

By:  Swinford                                                     H.R. No. 1813



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, May 19, 2005, is the 40th birthday of David 
Christopher Swinford of North Richland Hills, marking a memorable 
milestone in a life rich with achievement; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Lubbock, this notable Texan grew up in Dumas 
with a loving family that includes his parents, Joyce and David 
Swinford and his sister, Melissa Bates; as a youngster, he enjoyed 
playing football and Little League baseball, and was active in his 
high school band and the First Street Church of Christ; he also 
worked after school and in the summer months at his family's grain 
elevator, and discovered early on that he didn't want to make such 
employment his life's work; and
	WHEREAS, Named president of his FFA chapter and outstanding 
senior while still in high school, he raised and showed livestock in 
his hometown as well as in Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston; and
	WHEREAS, After graduation, Mr. Swinford attended Lubbock 
Christian University, where he participated in debate, livestock 
judging, and chorus, and was a member of Alpha Chi Delta, an 
organization he served as chaplain and master follies director; 
majoring in communications and minoring in Bible, he earned his 
bachelor's degree in December 1986, furthered his studies at Sunset 
International Bible Institute, and obtained a master's degree in 
Christian counseling psychology; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years this esteemed man has led churches 
in the Texas communities of Happy and Shamrock, as well as in 
Portales, New Mexico; he has worked as a missionary in Ukraine, 
teaching students at the Ukrainian Bible Institute, and is 
currently an associate minister at College Hill Church of Christ in 
North Richland Hills; in addition, he has coached basketball, 
soccer, and baseball, and enjoys teaching and coaching softball at 
Fort Worth Christian High School; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Swinford has enjoyed 
the support of his beloved wife, Brenda, and his sons, Alan and 
Daniel; and
	WHEREAS, On his birthday and every day, Chris Swinford may 
reflect with pride on the countless ways he continues to brighten 
the lives of those around him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate David Christopher Swinford on the 
occasion of his 40th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes 
for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Swinford as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.