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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the congregation of Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist |
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Church in recognizing Pastor Aaron Stewart Jr. for his 43 years |
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of dedicated pastoral leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Aaron Stewart is a 1952 graduate of Booker |
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T. Washington High School in Houston; he continued his education |
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at Texas Southern University, and he served with distinction in |
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the United States Air Force during the Korean War; and |
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WHEREAS, Pastor Stewart answered the call of leadership at |
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Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in 1974, and in the |
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years that have followed, he has ministered faithfully to the |
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needs of innumerable Christians; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the church has |
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provided enlightenment and hope to the community and has undertaken |
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many worthy projects for the benefit of those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, |
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this beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly |
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to the members of his church; he has counseled them in times of |
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hardship and rejoiced with them in times of prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, Pastor Stewart has had a positive influence on the |
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lives of many; congregants and loved ones joined him in celebrating |
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his pastoral anniversary and retirement at a church gathering on |
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July 23, 2017; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Pastor Aaron |
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Stewart Jr. for his many contributions to the Houston community |
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and for 43 years of loyal service as pastor of Greater Truevine |
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Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him best wishes on the |
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occasion of his retirement; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Garcia |
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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 July 28, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |