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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Louis C. Sidney, Sr., the pastor of St. Paul |
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Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, has touched many lives |
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through his dedicated service; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Dr. Sidney holds a bachelor's |
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degree in theology from Conroe Normal and Real Bible Seminary and a |
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doctorate in divinity from the Inter-Baptist Theological Center; he |
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was called to the ministry more than three and a half decades ago, |
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and he has pastored St. Paul MBC for 29 years, encouraging several |
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generations of worshippers in their spiritual journeys and |
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contributing immeasurably to the vitality of this dynamic |
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congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, The benevolent influence of this diligent and |
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compassionate spiritual leader extends well beyond his |
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congregation; he has served as dean of the Progressive Peaceful |
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Union District Association, as president of the Houston Police |
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Department Northeast Multicultural Coalition, and as a member of |
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the Northeast Ministers Council and the Northeast Harris County |
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Christian Ministers Alliance; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family, Dr. Sidney draws |
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continuing inspiration from his wife, Darlene Sidney, his 5 |
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children, and his 11 grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at St. Paul Missionary |
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Baptist, Dr. Sidney has given tirelessly of his time and talents in |
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behalf of the congregation and its mission, and it is a pleasure to |
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join in recognizing him at this time; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Dr. Louis C. Sidney, Sr., for nearly |
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three decades of outstanding service to St. Paul Missionary Baptist |
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Church and extend to him sincere appreciation for the leadership |
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that he has provided to both his church and his community; 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. Sidney as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |