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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 746
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III on the occasion of his 30th |
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anniversary as pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in |
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Dallas, which is being celebrated April 28, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership of this |
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charismatic orator and dedicated pastor, the congregation of |
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Friendship-West Baptist Church has grown from 500 members to more |
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than 12,000; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last 30 years, Dr. Haynes has ministered |
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faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless |
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people; in addition to his work as a pastor, he has played an |
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invaluable role in his community through his efforts to address |
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issues of social justice and equality; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Haynes has provided guidance and leadership |
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on such concerns as predatory payday lending, unjust enrollment |
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policies for health insurance, wrongful convictions and |
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disproportional incarceration rates, and complaints regarding |
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equal opportunity rights in employment; to improve the lives of |
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the people in his congregation and in the community, he has |
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worked with elected officials and with such organizations as the |
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Innocence Project of Texas, the Texas Coalition to Abolish the |
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Death Penalty, the Anti-Poverty Coalition, and United Way; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Haynes has had a profound impact on his church |
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and his community, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized |
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as he reaches this milestone in his life and his career; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III on |
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his outstanding achievements and extend to him best wishes for a |
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memorable celebration in honor of his 30th year as pastor of |
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Friendship-West Baptist Church; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him 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 April 23, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |