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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on the 50th anniversary of |
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his service as a preacher and his 31 years of spiritual leadership |
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at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Nash was licensed to preach on |
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April 1, 1969, and was ordained as a pastor in 1970; in the |
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ensuing years he has distinguished himself as a respected |
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theologian, a prolific author, and a beloved pastoral leader; and |
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WHEREAS, Since his calling to the ministry, Dr. Nash has |
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earned advanced degrees across a range of theological fields, |
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including biblical studies, divinity, religious education, urban |
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ministries, and Christian counseling; his broad-ranging |
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publications include a Christian textbook and works on spiritual |
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guidance and biblical history; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly respected theologian, Dr. Nash has served |
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in numerous spiritual leadership positions, and he currently |
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serves as president emeritus of the Interdenominational Ministers' |
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Alliance of Greater Dallas and as president of the Baptist |
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Missionary and Education State Convention of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last 31 years, Dr. Nash has ministered |
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faithfully to the needs of his spiritual family at Mount Tabor |
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Missionary Baptist Church; he has devoted his time and energy |
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unselfishly to the members of his congregation, and he has had a |
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positive influence on the lives of innumerable Christians; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on a |
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life of exceptional Christian leadership and extend to him |
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congratulations on his 31st anniversary as pastor at Mount Tabor |
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Missionary Baptist Church; 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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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 February 5, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |