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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254
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WHEREAS, The members of Tyler Metro Church in Whitehouse |
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honored founding pastors Jerry and Martha Phelps at the church's |
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40th anniversary celebration on February 26, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerry and Martha Phelps started their ministerial |
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career more than six decades ago as evangelists traveling across |
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the country; they helped establish a number of churches and |
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pastored in Indiana for several years before moving back to their |
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home state of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1983, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps founded Tyler |
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Metro Church, and they have continued to lead the congregation |
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together for the past 40 years; under their guidance, the |
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members of this notable house of worship have established a |
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variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and |
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offer help to those in need, including the Philadelphia |
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Blessing food pantry, the Stone Fort Camp, and a robust |
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international missionary program; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, Jerry and Martha Phelps have |
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wholeheartedly committed themselves to advancing the mission of |
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Tyler Metro Church, and their leadership has provided valued |
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inspiration and guidance to their community of faith; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Jerry and Martha Phelps for their |
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service to Tyler Metro Church and extend to them sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Jerry and Martha Phelps as an expression of high |
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regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 1, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |