SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 882

WHEREAS, Father William Dickerson of Saint Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church in Richardson served as Chaplain of the Day for the Texas Senate on April 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Father Dickerson attended Northeastern University in Boston, where he graduated summa cum laude, and he also studied theology at Ohio Dominican University and participated in the clinical pastoral education program at Mount Carmel Health System in Ohio; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed religious leader has served parishes in the Anglican Catholic Church for more than 15 years; in addition, he is the vicar general for the Anglican Catholic Church Diocese of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS, William Dickerson exemplifies the highest ideals of his vocation, and through the years, he has inspired countless individuals with his message of faith and goodwill; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby honor Father William Dickerson for his service as Chaplain of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Father Dickerson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Taylor of Collin

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate