SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 621

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kennedy Young Jr. on the occasion of his inauguration as pastor of East Gate Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Young is joining East Gate Missionary Baptist Church after having served as pastor of College Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Tyler for six years; he earned a degree in pastoral ministry and family counseling at Criswell College in 2000; and

WHEREAS, This dynamic young pastor has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of his church members, and the congregation of East Gate Missionary Baptist Church is certain to continue growing and playing a vital role in the life of the Dallas community under his leadership; and

WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, Pastor Young has had a profound impact on the lives of many people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Pastor Kennedy Young Jr. on his commitment to serving others and extend to him best wishes for continued success in his new position as pastor of East Gate Missionary Baptist Church; 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 April 23, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate