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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the |
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installation of the Reverend George T. Curry, Jr., as pastor of |
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Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, and this |
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occasion provides a welcome opportunity to honor this respected |
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member of the clergy; and |
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WHEREAS, G. T. Curry, Jr., delivered his first sermon in |
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February 1981, and he was ordained in 1990; he assisted his father, |
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the Reverend G. T. Curry, Sr., at Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist |
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Church and later filled the same role for Pastor B. J. Hunter at |
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Galilee Missionary Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, In March 1993, Reverend Curry was named as the |
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pastor of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, becoming just |
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the third individual to hold that post; in the years since, he has |
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wholeheartedly committed his talents and energies to assisting the |
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members of his congregation while also championing numerous |
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outreach initiatives to serve the wider community; and |
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WHEREAS, Pastor Curry's leadership proved especially |
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effective when the Greater Union church building suffered heavy |
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damage from Hurricane Ike in 2008; he devoted countless hours to |
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overseeing an extensive restoration project that resulted in a new |
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sanctuary and numerous other improvements, and the successful |
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completion of this effort has allowed this historic church to |
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continue its worthwhile mission; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Reverend Curry enjoys the |
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love and support of his wife, Sherri, and their two sons, George and |
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Winston; and |
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WHEREAS, For two decades, the Reverend G. T. Curry has |
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demonstrated a notable ability to inspire and teach, and his |
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unwavering service is greatly appreciated by the membership of |
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Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church and by all who have |
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benefited from his work; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate George T. Curry, Jr., on the joyous |
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occasion of his 20th anniversary as pastor of Greater Union |
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Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued achievement; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Reverend Curry as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |