SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 708

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Reverend Daniel Hannon, who is retiring as senior pastor of Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands after 28 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Hannon is the founding pastor of Christ Church United Methodist; he was appointed in 1991 to form a new church in The Woodlands, and he knocked on doors to recruit the 14 families who made up the church's original membership; church members worshipped at the South Montgomery County Community Center until they opened their first building on Christmas Eve of 1995; and

WHEREAS, Over the last 28 years, Pastor Hannon has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of his congregation and of the community; and

WHEREAS, An inspirational leader who is dedicated to helping others, he has prayed with and counseled his church members in times of hardship and bereavement and rejoiced with them in times of celebration; and

WHEREAS, This beloved pastor has built a strong church community, and he has had a profound impact on the lives of countless people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the Reverend Daniel Hannon on his exceptional service as senior pastor of Christ Church United Methodist and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Creighton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate