SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 375

WHEREAS, The pastor of First Baptist Church Melissa, Trey Graham, is serving as Pastor of the Day for the Texas Senate on March 30, 2015; and

WHEREAS, For the past decade, Mr. Graham has ably led First Melissa as its senior pastor; after attaining a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served in the United States Army as a field artillery officer for nine years; he then went on to earn a master's degree in divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he has also done doctoral work in Christian leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; and

WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family that includes his wife, Bretta, and his six children, Pastor Graham is devoted to his loved ones and his community; before joining First Melissa, he was a pastor at ParkwayHills in Plano, and he has further distinguished himself as an author, speaker, and radio host, sharing his faith with his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Pastor Trey Graham has inspired countless Texans with his message of grace and goodwill, and his presence in this chamber is indeed an honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby recognize Trey Graham for his service as Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Pastor Graham as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Taylor of Collin

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate