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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in |
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San Antonio are joining together on April 1, 2017, to celebrate the |
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one-year pastoral anniversary of Joel C. Allen; and |
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WHEREAS, The first New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church pastor |
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to be born and raised in that congregation, Pastor Allen assumed the |
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pulpit after the death of his father, Pastor J. Carlton Allen, who |
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had led the church for nearly five decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last year, Pastor Joel Allen has |
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demonstrated exceptional compassion and wisdom in his spiritual |
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guidance, and he has remained deeply devoted to serving the members |
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of New Mount Pleasant; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Allen enjoys the love |
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and support of his wife, Jacqueline; and |
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WHEREAS, Success in leading a church requires a tremendous |
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commitment of time, an ability to inspire congregants through words |
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and deeds, and an unwavering belief in the importance of faith, and |
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Pastor Joel Allen truly exemplifies the highest standards of his |
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vocation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Joel C. Allen for his outstanding first |
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year as pastor of New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important |
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work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Pastor Allen as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |