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. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 12, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate