SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1054

In Memory

of

Renetha Helen Macklin

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Renetha Helen Macklin, who died on September 22, 2014, at the age of 57; and

WHEREAS, Renetha Macklin began a life of spiritual devotion as a young girl in San Mateo, California, and she developed a love of music when she first began playing the organ at an age before she could even reach the pedals; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her teenage and young adult years she founded and directed various choral groups and served as a musician for ministries in San Jose, Hayward, and Oakland, California; she founded Praise Team Ministries in 1990 to provide resources and support to music ministries throughout the nation; and

WHEREAS, Renetha Macklin moved to San Antonio to serve as an elder of the music ministry and fine arts at New Creation Christian Fellowship; due to her unique talent and uplifting spirit, she became one of the most sought-after praise and worship leaders in the country; and

WHEREAS, A loving mother and a beloved member of her community, Elder Macklin was respected and admired by many; she leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Renetha Helen Macklin; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Renetha Helen Macklin.

Menéndez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 30, 2015, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate