SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 457

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Neil Sidney Kibbe on the grand occasion of his 70th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Neil Kibbe is a distinguished resident of Marion; he was born in Dallas on March 21, 1937, to Walter and Violet Kibbe; he graduated from Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, Southwest Texas State University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, and he served his country in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, He married Patricia Ann Mangum on September 16, 1961, and he is the father of Deanna Brunner, Kristi Knox, and Neil Scot Kibbe; his grandchildren are Alyssa, Blaine, Cale, and Evan Brunner and Karly Knox; and

WHEREAS, During his 37 years in the ministry, Mr. Kibbe has served as pastor of Salem Sayers Baptist Church, Bulverde Baptist Church, Berkshire Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Hondo, First Baptist Church of Kerrville, First Baptist Church of Seguin, and Comal Country Church; and

WHEREAS, This illustrious gentleman served as the Senate Pastor of the Day on two occasions, in 1999 and in 2003; and

WHEREAS, Neil Kibbe is a respected member of his community, and he is noted for his wisdom, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize Neil Sidney Kibbe as a treasured citizen of the State of Texas and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 70th birthday celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as a memento of this special day. Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate