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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On May 20, 2007, the Reverend David L. Everson, Sr., |
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and congregants of First Union Baptist Church in Galveston are |
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celebrating Reverend Everson's eighth pastoral anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to offering his counsel and guidance in |
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spiritual matters, Reverend Everson supports a community resource |
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center within the church that offers tutoring to children and |
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computer literacy and adult education aid; under his guidance, the |
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church also provides food, clothing, bicycles, and more to children |
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in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend Everson has developed an awareness program |
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in collaboration with city officials that addresses solutions to |
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local crime, and he is in the process of instituting a disaster |
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preparedness program and creating a community emergency response |
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team; and |
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WHEREAS, Since taking on the myriad responsibilities of |
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pastor, Reverend Everson has served First Union Baptist with |
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distinction, earning the respect and admiration of his congregants |
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while reaching out to the surrounding community, and his faith and |
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dedication continue to inspire all who know him; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend David L. Everson, Sr., |
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on his eighth anniversary as pastor of First Union Baptist Church |
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and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Reverend Everson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |