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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize The Potter's House of Fort Worth on the occasion of its |
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grand opening ceremony, which is taking place January 13, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional nondenominational house of |
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worship is the realization of the dream of T. D. Jakes, pastor of |
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The Potter's House of Dallas, to place a dynamic church in Fort |
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Worth's Woodhaven community; and |
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WHEREAS, The church is located in a former shopping center |
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and has already begun to play a role in the revitalization of the |
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neighborhood; in addition to the church itself, the campus is |
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home to a police substation and offers space to such businesses |
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as a dental clinic, a medical clinic, and a barbershop; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of its pastor, the Reverend |
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Patrick Winfield, The Potter's House of Fort Worth is working to |
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engage young people in church activities through a mentorship |
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program with local elementary schools; the church also offers a |
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Manpower men's program and a women's outreach program known as |
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Sisters Helping Other Extraordinary Sisters, or SHOES; and |
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WHEREAS, The opening of its Fort Worth campus is a |
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reflection of the commitment of The Potter's House to providing |
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enlightenment and hope to its members throughout the Metroplex; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend The Potter's House of Fort |
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Worth on its outstanding work in the community and extend to its |
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clergy and membership best wishes for a memorable grand opening |
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ceremony; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 23, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |