SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join New Beth-Eden Missionary Baptist Church in recognizing B. R. Daniels, Sr., on his 40 years in the ministry; and

WHEREAS, During his four decades as pastor of New Beth-Eden Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Reverend Daniels has spread his unique brand of preaching to churches all over the United States and Jamaica; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, Reverend Daniels has held many local and state Christian leadership positions; for 15 years, he served as moderator of the Northwestern District Baptist Association, and he currently sits on the board of directors of the Southern Bible Institute, where he attended school; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Daniels has ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of Christians for almost half a century; he has imparted hope and enlightenment to his followers, and congregations throughout Texas will honor Reverend Daniels with sermons and services on this auspicious anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this beloved pastor has selflessly given of his time and energy; he has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed with and counseled his followers in times of both hardship and prosperity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, join the members of New Beth-Eden Missionary Baptist Church in commending Reverend B. R. Daniels, Sr., for his 40 years of service; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate