SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Reverend Melvin R. Clearman for his 51 years of loyal service as pastor of Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Church of God; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Clearman was born October 4, 1925, in Wylie, Texas; he moved to Austin with his family in 1936, and he served his country during World War II as a radar operator aboard C-47 aircraft; he then returned to Austin and married Rosalee Blevins; and

WHEREAS, In 1947, he joined the Austin Police Department, where he served until 1952; he then worked for Capital National Bank, and in 1958, he became pastor of Trinity Chapel; and

WHEREAS, As pastor of Trinity Chapel, Reverend Clearman has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of members of the congregation; in addition, he served the Southwest Texas District of the Pentecostal Church of God as Austin Sectional Presbyter for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Clearman is a man of spiritual depth and devotion, and under his leadership, Trinity Chapel has been a source of support and inspiration to the Austin community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby join the members of Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Church of God in commending Reverend Melvin R. Clearman on his outstanding service as pastor and extend best wishes to all on the occasion of his 51st anniversary as pastor of the church; 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.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 2, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate