SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Pastor A. L. Banks, who is being honored for 30 years of leadership at Community Missionary Baptist Church at an anniversary banquet on March 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Banks has served as a spiritual leader for more than 39 years; he was called to lead the Community Missionary Baptist Church in November of 1985, and since that time, the congregation has grown from 35 to more than 250 members; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Pastor Banks has ministered faithfully to innumerable Christians and has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to those in need; and

WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the church has organized a variety of ministries to the benefit of the congregation and the community; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Banks is a respected and admired spiritual leader who dedicates his time to several organizations, including the National Baptist Convention of America and the Baptist Ministers Union; in 2010, he was honored as the Minister of the Year and was inducted into the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Pastor A. L. Banks on his years of pastoral guidance at Community Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him best wishes for a joyous 30th anniversary banquet; and, be it further

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

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate