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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Reverend Joshua LeBetts Pryor of New Birth |
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Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas is serving as Pastor of the Day |
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for the Texas House of Representatives on March 19, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Reverend Pryor followed in the |
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footsteps of his parents, Pastor Michael Dwain Pryor and Sister |
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Stephanie Denise Pryor, in pursuing a life of ministerial service; |
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after graduating from Trinity Christian School, he obtained his |
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associate's degree from Southwestern Christian College and his |
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bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas; he |
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subsequently earned his teaching certification, and he has since |
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undertaken studies at Southern Bible Institute and College to |
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deepen his understanding of theology and further develop his skills |
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as a clergyman; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend Pryor was ordained on January 10, 2021, and |
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he served as executive minister of New Birth Missionary Baptist |
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under the leadership of his father for the next three years; |
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following his father's passing in January 2024, he assumed the |
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pulpit of New Birth, and his able stewardship of the church has |
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earned him the respect and admiration of his congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Reverend Pryor derives great |
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inspiration and support from his wife, Michelle Pryor, who has |
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served by his side as the first lady of New Birth Missionary |
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Baptist; the couple are the loving parents of two children, |
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Immanuel and Jewel; and |
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WHEREAS, Joshua Pryor exemplifies the highest standards of |
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his vocation, and over the years, he has inspired countless Texans |
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through his messages of faith and goodwill; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Joshua Pryor for his service |
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as Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success and fulfillment in his ministry; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Reverend Pryor as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |