88R31431 BPG-D
 
  By: Dutton H.R. No. 2114
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of admired Pastor Louis Charles Sidney Sr.
  on May 13, 2023, at the age of 70; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Pastor Elijah J. Sidney and Burlee
  Sidney, Louis Sidney was born in Houston on July 21, 1952, and he
  grew up as the sixth of nine children; learning from his father, he
  was sustained by a strong faith from an early age; and
         WHEREAS, Pastor Sidney graduated from Conroe Normal and Real
  Bible Seminary with a degree in theology and went on to earn his
  doctorate in divinity from the Inter-Baptist Theological Center; in
  1984, he was installed as pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist
  Church; he served the congregation with wisdom and compassion ever
  after, and he was known as a dynamic and inspiring speaker; and
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping anyone in need, Pastor Sidney
  fed the hungry and cared for those who were suffering; he reached
  out to the community and local schools in order to improve the lives
  of senior citizens and young people; the dean of the Progressive
  Peaceful Union District Association, he also worked closely with
  the Settegast Improvement Council; he served as a chaplain for the
  Houston Police Department and as president of the department's
  Northeast Multicultural Coalition; in addition, he was a member of
  Ministers Against Crime and the Ministers Coalition of Harris
  County and Vicinity; and
         WHEREAS, Pastor Sidney shared a fulfilling union of more than
  30 years with the former Katie Taylor, and they were blessed with
  two sons and three daughters; following her passing, he was
  fortunate enough to find love a second time with the former Darlene
  Carson, with whom he enjoyed nearly two decades of marriage;
  through the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming many
  grandchildren into his family; and
         WHEREAS, Although Pastor Louis Sidney will be deeply missed
  by those he left behind, the passage of time will never diminish the
  joy, love, and kindness that he brought into the lives of all who
  knew him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pastor Louis
  Charles Sidney Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn
  his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pastor
  Sidney.