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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On March 2, 2009, Dean Kilmer is serving as Pastor of |
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the Day for the Texas House of Representatives; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Harding University, Mr. Kilmer earned |
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his master's degree from Abilene Christian University and currently |
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serves as minister of the College Street Church of Christ in |
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Waxahachie; and |
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WHEREAS, During the past three decades, this notable Texan |
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has led churches in Cedar Hill, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Paris, |
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Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; in addition to his work with a |
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number of congregations, he has been a frequent guest speaker at |
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Christian universities and is the author of a book, Igniting the |
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Moral Courage of America; he has also established the Moral Courage |
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Foundation, which offers college scholarships to students who live |
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by Biblical principles; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kilmer has been supported in all of his |
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endeavors by his wife of 39 years, Karen, and they are blessed with |
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two children, Keith and Kelly, and five grandchildren, Clay, |
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McKenzie, Kylie, Connor, and Luke; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Kilmer has inspired |
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congregants with messages of faith and goodwill, and his presence |
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in this chamber is indeed an honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby express its sincere appreciation to Dean Kilmer |
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for his service as Pastor of the Day for this chamber and extend to |
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him warmest best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in |
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his ministry; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Kilmer as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |