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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Reverend L. D. Lee of Houston is celebrating 20 |
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years in the ministry in 2007, and this anniversary offers a fitting |
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opportunity to honor this fine gentleman and acknowledge his |
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exemplary career; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Reverend Lee studied at |
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the University of Houston and Texas Southern University and became |
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a licensed and ordained minister after attending the Houston Bible |
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Institute and the College of Biblical Studies; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend Lee has held a host of positions through |
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the years, serving as Sunday school teacher, commitment time |
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counselor, youth discipleship counselor, instructor for Holman |
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Street Baptist Church Mission and the Missionary Baptist Church |
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Association, and spiritual director and counselor for Unity |
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Children's Home; he has also been a valued member of the male chorus |
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and brotherhood and the music council; and |
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WHEREAS, After leading Blessed Hope Baptist Church for five |
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years, Reverend Lee founded Greater Vision Church in 2003; the |
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original congregation of 350 has grown to include more than 700 |
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active members, a tribute to Reverend Lee's spiritual guidance and |
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visionary leadership; his record of excellence has earned him the |
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lasting respect and admiration of his church, as well as |
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recognition by Gospel Today magazine as one of "America's Most |
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Loved Pastors"; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend Lee has demonstrated a wholehearted |
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commitment to his church and the wider community, and his faith and |
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many good works have been a source of profound inspiration to all |
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who know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend L.D. Lee on his 20th |
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pastoral anniversary and extend to him sincere appreciation for his |
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dedicated service; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Reverend Lee as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1348 was adopted by the House on April |
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11, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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