H.R. No. 2181



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Derrell Dean Mayo of Van Zandt County answered his 
calling to join the ministry while still a teenager, and he has 
continued to serve God and his community with great selflessness 
and compassion throughout these many years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mayo preached his first sermon at Galena Church, 
which was founded in the early 1900s by his great-grandparents, 
Jeff and Minnie Smith; over the course of his career, he has touched 
the lives of countless individuals with his moving orations at 
marriage ceremonies, church services, baptisms, and memorials; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has joyfully embraced his 
role in providing spiritual direction, hope, and comfort to members 
of his community, who admire him in return for his strong faith and 
steadfast commitment to helping others; and
	WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of a 
man's life, some individuals leave their unmistakable mark on the 
world as they move through it, and Derrell Mayo's contributions in 
behalf of his fellow Texans continue to resonate in the lives of all 
who know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Derrell Dean Mayo for his longstanding 
service as a minister and friend to his community; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Mayo as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Flynn

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2181 was adopted by the House on May 
27, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House