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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 719

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Curtis W. Wallace and First Lady Phyllis Wallace as 
they celebrate their 15th anniversary as pastor and first lady of 
the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Paris, Texas, Dr. Wallace attended 
Paul Quinn College and Houston Baptist University; he received 
his bachelor of theology degree from Union Bible College and 
Seminary in Houston, his master of arts degree from the Survine 
Theological Seminary in Denver, and his doctorate of ministry 
from the Houston Graduate School of Theology; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Wallace began his ministerial vocation at the 
Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Paris, Texas; he also served as 
pastor of the Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Houston; 
and
	WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Pilgrim Rest Baptist 
Church has begun many new ministries, including the Worship and 
Fine Arts Ministry, the Singles, Marriage, and Family Enrichment 
program, the Boys to Men Mentoring Program, and the Soul Winners 
Action Team; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Wallace is affiliated with many prominent 
organizations, among them the National Baptist Convention of 
America, Incorporated, the Missionary General Baptist Convention,
and the African American Pastors Coalition; he is a member of the 
Houston Graduate School of Theology Board of Trustees; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Wallace is a driving force in the community in 
the area of urban ministry, and he and First Lady Phyllis Wallace 
are a source of strength and inspiration to the members of the 
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Curtis W. Wallace and
First Lady Phyllis Wallace for their years of outstanding service 
to their congregation and community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them 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 April 29, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate