2023S0514-1 11/13/23
 
  By: West S.R. No. 17
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Robert A. Williams Jr., who is being honored by New
  Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas as the 2023
  Sword of the Spirit recipient; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. R. A. Williams Jr. is a beloved and respected
  minister and teacher committed to global ministry and
  evangelism; a native of Houston, this esteemed preacher is the
  pastor of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Los Angeles, where he
  has faithfully ministered to the temporal and spiritual needs of
  his congregation for more than 30 years; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Southern University, he went
  on to earn his master's and doctorate degrees from California
  Graduate School of Theology, and he was awarded a second
  doctorate degree of divinity from Faith Seminary in Tacoma,
  Washington; and
         WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar and theologian,
  Dr. Williams is active in a number of faith-based organizations,
  including the Western Baptist State Convention and the Los
  Angeles Police Clergy Council; he is the founder and president of
  the WHW Ministers Conference, an annual event that instructs
  ministers and Bible teachers in the art of biblical exposition;
  and
         WHEREAS, Guided by a spirit of obedience to scriptural
  truth, Dr. Williams has received numerous accolades and honors
  for his contributions, including being knighted as a Kentucky
  Colonel in 1984 by the state's governor; throughout his ministry,
  he has continued to provide a path of hope and enlightenment that
  has benefited countless individuals and communities around the
  globe; and
         WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
  Dr. Williams has led his church with loyalty and dedication and
  has encouraged his congregation to persevere in holiness and the
  pursuit of knowledge; his mentorship is a blessing to church
  leaders and members, and his example and faithful teachings are a
  source of inspiration and empowerment to innumerable Christians;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Robert A.
  Williams Jr. and join the members of New Pilgrim Rest Missionary
  Baptist Church in honoring him as the 2023 Sword of the Spirit
  recipient; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.