80R15965 CBE-D

By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1640

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen C. Nash, minister of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, has been named a winner of the 2007 Outstanding Texan Award in the category of pastors by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and

WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive impact they make in their communities, and the dedicated service that Reverend Nash has provided as a minister has greatly enhanced the lives of many individuals in the Dallas area; and

WHEREAS, Raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Nash earned a bachelor's degree in 1974 from Bishop College and went on to earn master's degrees in biblical studies, divinity, and religious education from Aspen Theological Seminary, from which he later earned doctorates in urban ministries, Christian education, and Christian counseling; he has more than 35 years of pastoral experience, serving churches in Van Alstyne, McKinney, Marshall, and Lubbock before assuming his current post; moreover, he is the CEO and president of SCN Ministries and the author of several religious texts; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Nash shares his time and talents with numerous professional and civic organizations, including the State of Texas Interdenominational Ministers' Alliance, which he serves as president, the Baptist Missionary and Education State Convention of Texas, which he serves as vice president at large, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, which he serves as parliamentarian, and the Council on Domestic Violence, which he serves as chairman of the board of education; and

WHEREAS, Respected and admired for his many achievements, Reverend Nash was named 2003 Minister of the Year by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance; in addition, he is a member of the Elite News Religious Leaders Hall of Fame and the recipient of the 1988 George Woods' Civil Rights Award from the Lubbock NAACP; and

WHEREAS, Stephen C. Nash stands as an inspiring example of how one person can better a community through professional dedication and civic activism, and the Outstanding Texan commendation is a fitting recognition of his exemplary achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Stephen C. Nash on his receipt of a 2007 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Nash as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.