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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Mount Horem Missionary Baptist Church |
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in Houston are joining together on March 27, 2011, to honor |
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Dr. Thomas F. Freeman for six decades of dedicated service to that |
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congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, During his distinguished tenure, Dr. Freeman has |
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offered comfort and encouragement to those in need, and wisdom and |
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spiritual guidance to all who have opened their hearts to his |
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inspiring message of faith and salvation; he has also played a |
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positive role in the community, helping to meet the needs of area |
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residents in myriad ways; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Freeman has led Mount Horem with conviction and |
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vision over the course of his service; under his direction, the |
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congregation moved into a new building, and in 1972, a remarkable |
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financial milestone was reached when the mortgage was paid in full; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Success in leading a church requires a tremendous |
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commitment of time, an ability to inspire congregants through words |
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and deeds, and an unwavering belief in the importance of faith, and |
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Thomas Freeman truly exemplifies the highest standards of his |
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vocation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Dr. Thomas F. Freeman on the occasion of |
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his 60th pastoral anniversary with Mount Horem Missionary Baptist |
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Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Freeman as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |