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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255
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WHEREAS, Abel Alfonso Pena Jr., founder and senior pastor |
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of Templo El Buen Samaritano in Houston, has ably led his |
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congregation for 29 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Pastor Pena attended |
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the Maranatha Bible Institute in Galena Park; he established |
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Templo El Buen Samaritano in 1986, and today the house of worship |
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provides a spiritual home to some 350 faithful parishioners; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has further contributed |
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to his fellow residents through his work with a number of vital |
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outreach initiatives, including efforts to end gang violence and |
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assist victims of domestic abuse; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Pastor Pena enjoys the |
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love and support of his wife, Ophelia, and he takes great pride in |
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his three sons, Marcus, Kevin, and Nicolas; and |
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WHEREAS, Abel Pena has led Templo El Buen Samaritano with |
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conviction and compassion, and he has earned the lasting respect |
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and admiration of his congregants as well as members of the |
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greater community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Senior Pastor Abel Alfonso Pena Jr. |
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on his outstanding 29-year tenure with Templo El Buen Samaritano |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with |
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his important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Pastor Pena as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Burton |
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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 February 24, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |