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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 536

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ron Durham, who is retiring after 32 years of outstanding
service to the Columbus Avenue Baptist Church of Waco; and

	WHEREAS, Ron Durham grew up in Waco and graduated from
Waco High School in 1959; he attended Baylor University, where
he met Vera Elizabeth Parks, who later became his wife; and

	WHEREAS, After receiving his master's degree from the 
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1969, Ron Durham 
served with various congregations before joining the Columbus 
Avenue Baptist Church in 1973 as associate pastor and minister to
college students; and

	WHEREAS, Since he became pastor of the church in 1980, the 
ministry of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church has grown tremendously,
and the church's facilities have expanded to meet the needs of 
its growing congregation and ministry; during his tenure, 
construction of the Children's Building and the Fellowship Hall 
has taken place, and the church's sanctuary has undergone major 
renovations; and

	WHEREAS, Pastor Durham's commitment to the Waco community 
has included numerous civic memberships and service on the
Baylor University Board of Trustees and the Truett Theological 
Seminary Board of Advisors; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Pastor Ron Durham for his many 
years of invaluable leadership at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church 
and his contributions to the Waco community; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 4, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate