SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 953
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Reverend Daryl R. Carter for his service to his church 
and the Dallas community; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Carter has long been active in church 
activities, teaching Sunday Church School, conducting devotional 
services, and assisting in Bible studies and seminars; he has 
dedicated many hours to helping young people develop and live 
Christian lives; he organized the Ambassadors for Christ and the 
Big Brother programs to help young men in the church; and
	WHEREAS, He was ordained a deacon of Carver Heights Baptist 
Church in 1996 and answered the call to the ministry the 
following year; he delivered his first sermon in March of 1997 
and was appointed assistant to the pastor in 1999 and copastor in 
June of 2002; when his late father's health began to fail, he 
assumed additional administrative responsibilities; and
	WHEREAS, Daryl Carter earned an associate's degree in 
applied arts and science from Mountain View College in 1985; he 
attended D. Edwin Johnson Bible Institute and earned a bachelor's 
degree in theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological 
Seminary in Fort Worth, where he is pursuing a master's degree in 
divinity; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Carter began studying photography as a 
hobby and soon earned a reputation across the city for his 
exceptional skills; he continued to develop his skills in art and 
photography and became the church photographer; he expanded his 
work to include wedding photographs, portraits for


organizations, and school pictures; with his faith in God and the 
encouragement of his father, he opened Daryl Photography Studio 
in 1995; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Carter is a source of strength and 
inspiration to members of his congregation; he is highly 
respected both as a photographer and as a church leader, and he 
has had a positive influence on the lives of many citizens in the 
Dallas community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Reverend Daryl R. Carter for his 
outstanding service to Carver Heights Baptist Church and to his 
community and extend to him best wishes for continued success in 
all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Reverend Carter 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 May 20, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate