| |
| |
|
|
R E S O L U T I O N
|
| |
|
|
WHEREAS, For 27 years, Pastor Tommy Oglesby has dedicated |
|
|
himself to serving the congregation of South Jefferson Baptist |
|
|
Church in Mount Pleasant, and his enduring efforts are indeed |
|
|
deserving of recognition; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Tommy Oglesby |
|
|
graduated from Fountain Lake High School before earning a degree |
|
|
from Louisiana Baptist University; he began his career in the |
|
|
ministry in 1972, initially working as a youth director; he went on |
|
|
to serve as pastor at Lydia Baptist Church in Huxley and Veal Switch |
|
|
Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, before joining South Jefferson |
|
|
Baptist Church in 1988; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Pastor Oglesby has been a speaker at numerous |
|
|
events, including revivals, Bible conferences, Sunday School |
|
|
seminars, and international missions; he has also been an active |
|
|
member of the Baptist Missionary Association of America and East |
|
|
Texas Baptist Family Ministry; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Oglesby is blessed with |
|
|
the love and support of his wife, Risa, and their three children, |
|
|
Luke, Lydia, and Lincoln; he also delights in spending time with his |
|
|
four grandchildren, Isaiah, Luke, Lily, and Ilee; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Throughout his notable tenure, Pastor Tommy Oglesby |
|
|
has wholeheartedly committed himself to advancing the Gospel of |
|
|
Jesus Christ, and his leadership has provided valued inspiration |
|
|
and guidance to countless believers; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
|
|
Legislature hereby congratulate Pastor Tommy Oglesby on his 27 |
|
|
years of service to the Lord with South Jefferson Baptist Church and |
|
|
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his |
|
|
important work; and, be it further |
|
|
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
|
|
prepared for Pastor Oglesby as an expression of high regard by the |
|
|
Texas House of Representatives. |
| |
|
|
Hughes |
|
|
|
|
|
______________________________ |
|
|
Speaker of the House |
| |
|
|
I certify that H.R. No. 3521 was adopted by the House on June |
|
|
1, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
|
|
|
|
|
______________________________ |
|
|
Chief Clerk of the House |
| |