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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 991
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the congregation of the Chosen Vessel Cathedral of Fort |
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Worth in honoring Bishop Richard E. Young and First Lady Arlene |
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Young on the occasion of their 75th birthdays; and |
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WHEREAS, The year 2013 also presents the opportunity to |
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celebrate the 54th wedding anniversary of this devoted couple, as |
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well as 34 years of their service in the ministry; the theme for |
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this special occasion is "The Legacy of Two and Their Life, Love, |
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and Ministry"; and |
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WHEREAS, Bishop and First Lady Young came to the Chosen |
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Vessel Cathedral in 1985; since then, the church has continued to |
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grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Under Bishop Young's leadership, the church has |
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opened its doors to refugees from Burma who were forbidden to |
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worship openly in their own country; he has also worked with the |
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Clergy and Police Alliance and has held numerous offices with the |
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Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Incorporated; and |
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WHEREAS, Bishop and First Lady Young have had a profound |
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impact on the life of their church and its congregation, and it is |
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truly fitting that they be recognized for their dedication and |
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their many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Bishop Richard E. Young and First Lady |
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Arlene Young on their commitment to the Chosen Vessel Cathedral and |
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extend to them best wishes as they celebrate their 75th birthdays |
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and their shared life and ministry; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this distinguished couple as an expression of esteem from the |
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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 May 16, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |