SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 896

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Dr. James Albert Hill, Sr., on the momentous occasion of his 75th birthday; and

WHEREAS, James Hill was born on June 10, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois; he was ordained in the Christian ministry on October 3, 1950; he graduated from the Chicago Baptist Seminary in January of 1959 and served in Illinois, Alaska, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Washington, and Texas; over the years, he taught in several public school systems; and

WHEREAS, He holds degrees from Saint John's University, Clarksville School of Theology, the American Divinity School, and United Theological Seminary and Bible College; while serving in the United States Army Medical Service Corps, he received a bachelor of laws degree from the Blackstone School of Law; he has received many honorary degrees; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hill is listed in Who's Who Among Black Americans and holds memberships in many organizations, including the American Ministerial Association, The American Sociological Association, the National Urban League, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hill is indeed a gentleman of many accomplishments; he is noted as a good pastor, a good teacher, a good friend, and a devoted family man; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby recognize Dr. James Albert Hill, Sr., as a treasured citizen of the State of Texas and join his family and friends in extending to him best wishes for a wonderful birthday celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Dr. Hill to commemorate this special day.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate