SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 600

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Reverend David L. Everson, Sr., for his eight years of loyal service as pastor of the First Union Baptist Church of Galveston; and

WHEREAS, Over the last eight years, Pastor Everson has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of members of his congregation and citizens of the community; and

WHEREAS, Under Pastor Everson's outstanding leadership, the church has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the Galveston community; in the church's Community Resource Center children are tutored and adults are assisted in education and computer literacy; Pastor Everson has developed a Community Awareness Program that addresses crime problems and possible solutions, and he has worked with local schools to provide food, clothing, and bicycles for needy children; and

WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Pastor Everson has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed with and counseled his church members in times of hardship and bereavement and in times of joy and celebration; and

WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this beloved pastor devotes his time and energy unselfishly to his congregation and to the people of Galveston; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby join the congregation of the First Union Baptist Church in commending Reverend David L. Everson, Sr., for his eight years of loyal service to the church and the Galveston community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Jackson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 29, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate