83R4206 NEB-D

By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 195

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The members of Bear Creek Community Church in Irving joined together on November 11, 2012, to honor their founding pastor, Dennis Lee Webb, Sr., for 16 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Webb established Bear Creek Community Church in April 1996, and since that time, he has inspired his congregation with his outstanding spiritual leadership, compassionate guidance, and strong faith; and

WHEREAS, An active and valued resident of North Texas, Pastor Webb has served for nearly three decades with the Grand Prairie Fire Department, where he currently holds the position of lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, He was elected to the Irving City Council in 2011 and has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Urban League of Greater Dallas, and the Mayor's Human Relations Advisory Committee; he has further contributed to his fellow residents as a member of the board of directors of the Bear Creek Development Corporation and the advisory board of the Irving Youth Action Council; and

WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Pastor Webb is supported by his wife of 30 years, Lydia, and their children, Dennis, Robert, and Myka; today, he is also blessed with four grandchildren, Kynnedi, Donovan, De'Mykal, and Dylan, and a daughter-in-law, Kyndahl; and

WHEREAS, This inspiring clergyman has demonstrated a wholehearted commitment to his church and the wider community, and his many good works have earned him the respect and admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Pastor Dennis Lee Webb, Sr., for his outstanding 16-year tenure with Bear Creek Community Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pastor Webb as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.