SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 579

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Naason Joaquin Garcia on the grand occasion of his 50th birthday; and

WHEREAS, A native of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Naason Garcia was born May 7, 1969; he was baptized at the age of 14, and he was drawn to a life of spiritual service while still an adolescent; and

WHEREAS, Naason began sharing his faith as a youth evangelist in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, and he went on to serve with missionaries in Spain; he began pastoring in 1986, when he was asked to become a youth leader at the Church of the Beautiful Province; and

WHEREAS, During his 28 years of pastoral leadership, Naason ministered to congregations in Arizona and California; he also served as director of the Northern Jurisdiction of the Light of the World Church in Mexico, and he organized the Communication Center Berea USA to share the church's most important events via video stream; and

WHEREAS, in 1992, Naason married Alma Zamora Espinoza, and he was blessed with three children, Adoraim, Eldai, and Sibma; and

WHEREAS, A man of wisdom and strength, Naason Garcia is a beloved Christian leader and a respected advocate for human rights and religious freedom; his birthday is indeed cause for celebration among his many friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Naason Joaquin Garcia on his 50th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as a memento of this special day.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate