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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601
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In Memory |
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of |
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Cecil Proctor |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Cecil Ray Proctor, who died April 10, |
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2015, at the age of 69; and |
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WHEREAS, Cecil Proctor was born on August 11, 1945, in |
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Marquez, to Herman Proctor and Esther Alexander; he married the |
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love of his life, Mollie Proctor, on April 25, 1970, and the |
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couple raised five children together, Dawn, Yolanda, LaKitsha, |
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Rachel, and the late Gilbert; they were blessed with nine |
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grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Proctor dedicated his life to serving others as |
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a pastor and an elder in the Church of God in Christ, Incorporated; |
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he was the founder of the Neighborhood House of Prayer Family |
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Church and served as its pastor for nearly 40 years; and |
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WHEREAS, He established the Neighborhood Christian Learning |
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Center of Dallas, Incorporated, a licensed early childhood |
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facility that has been recognized by the Texas Education Agency as |
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a PreK Center of Excellence; and |
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WHEREAS, He played an important role in helping those who |
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needed support in their lives by creating the Neighborhood Outreach |
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Center of Hope, a 24-hour rehabilitation center and shelter for |
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recovering drug addicts and former prison inmates; and |
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WHEREAS, He touched countless lives through his weekly |
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radio broadcast, Prayer of Faith; in recognition of the profound |
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impact he had on the fabric of life in his community, he was |
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inducted into the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, strength, and compassion |
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who gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit, his |
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charismatic personality, and his enthusiasm for living each day |
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to the fullest will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured |
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forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Cecil Ray Proctor; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Cecil Ray Proctor. |
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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 April 21, 2015, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |