SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Reverend Dr. Timothy James Brown on the occasion of 
his installation as the pastor of New El Bethel Baptist Church in 
Dallas on January 23, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, 
Pastor Brown was elected in October, 2004, to serve as the 
shepherd of New El Bethel Baptist Church; and

	WHEREAS, He formerly served as pastor of Golden Hill 
Missionary Baptist Church in Hallsville from 1989 to 2002, as 
children's pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dallas from 
2002 to 2003, and as Christian education director at 
Saint Stephen Community Church in DeSoto from 2003 to 2004; and

	WHEREAS, Reverend Brown holds a bachelor's degree from 
Bishop College and a master of education degree from 
Stephen F. Austin State University; he graduated from the Perkins 
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University with a master 
of theological studies degree in 1988 and a doctor of ministry 
degree in 2000; and

	WHEREAS, The installation of Reverend Brown as pastor 
initiates a new phase in the life of New El Bethel Baptist Church, 
and the church will undoubtedly flourish under his spiritual 
guidance and wise stewardship; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Texas Senate, 79th Legislature, hereby 
congratulate the Reverend Dr. Timothy James Brown on his 
installation as the pastor of New El Bethel Baptist Church and 
extend best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 12, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate