SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize North Star Baptist Church International on the occasion of its 35th anniversary, which was celebrated March 10, 2013; and

WHEREAS, North Star Baptist Church International traces its roots to a congregation organized in 1978 under the leadership of the late Dr. Herman Walker, Sr., and Ernestine Walker; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, the church has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless people; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership and wise stewardship of its pastors, the church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; it has served as a foundation for numerous other ministries and organizations, including the New Deliverance Outreach Center, the Global Music Conservatory of the Arts, and the North Star Institute of Theology; and

WHEREAS, North Star Baptist Church International has been an invaluable source of strength to church members during their hardships and in times of bereavement and a place of fellowship in times of prosperity; and

WHEREAS, The celebration of its 35th anniversary is a reflection of the church's enduring commitment to provide enlightenment and hope to its congregation and the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members of North Star Baptist Church International on the joyous occasion of its 35th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate