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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Bethel Church of the Assemblies of |
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God in Temple joined together on March 13, 2021, to honor their |
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pastor, Elwyn Johnston, and his wife, ReGina Johnston, for 30 years |
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of dedicated service to the congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, Pastor Johnston became the lead pastor of Bethel |
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Church in 1991; since that time, he has guided the congregation with |
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conviction and compassion, providing valued wisdom and inspiration |
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to its members; in addition to fulfilling his pastoral duties, he |
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serves his community of faith as an executive presbyter of the North |
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Texas District; he holds a master of divinity degree from |
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Southwestern Assemblies of God University; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at Bethel, Pastor Johnston has |
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been assisted by Mrs. Johnston, who has played a vital role in |
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helping to advance the mission of the church; the couple are the |
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proud parents of two sons, Dustin and Dylan, both of whom are |
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pastors; and |
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WHEREAS, The committed service of this esteemed couple |
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continues to inspire the members of Bethel Church, and it is a |
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pleasure to join in recognizing Elwyn and ReGina Johnston as they |
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commemorate this special milestone in their ministry; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Pastor Elwyn Johnston and ReGina |
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Johnston for their outstanding 30-year tenure with Bethel Church of |
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the Assemblies of God and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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continued success with their important 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 and Mrs. Johnston as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |