83R22315 JNC-D
 
  By: Leach H.R. No. 1778
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Diana Pendley of Prosper is an outstanding educator
  who truly merits special recognition for her 25 years of dedicated
  service to the Prestonwood Baptist Church Children's Ministry
  Program; and
         WHEREAS, A member of the church since 1985, Mrs. Pendley
  joined the staff of the Children's Ministry in 1988; providing
  instruction and spiritual guidance to students in grades one
  through six, she develops creative and innovative instructional
  materials and organizes fun activities for youth that support the
  work and teachings of her church and religious community; today,
  the ministry is active on three campuses with an enrollment of more
  than 2,000 children; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Pendley graduated from Liberty University and
  went on to earn her master's degree in religious education from
  Southwestern Theological Seminary; she has been married to Charles
  Pendley since 1991, and the couple are blessed with two children,
  Michael and Michaela; and
         WHEREAS, Diana Pendley consistently demonstrates by word and
  deed her commitment to the young people entrusted to her care, and
  she is a faithful steward of her responsibilities at the
  Prestonwood Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Diana Pendley for her 25 years of service
  with the Prestonwood Baptist Church Children's Ministry Program and
  extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mrs. Pendley as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.