SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 453
	In Memory
	of
	Luther D. Edwards Jr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Pastor Luther D. Edwards Jr., who died
	October 19, 2016, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Luther Edwards was born on November 28, 1935, in
	Rankin, to Luther Edwards Sr. and Louise Edwards; he attended
	public school in Palmer and later attended Paul Quinn College and
	the Southern Bible Institute to pursue his love of theology; and
	WHEREAS, He married the late Alice Rose Reagor in 1954, and
	to this union a son was born; he later married Flora Mae Mathis in
	1957, and they were blessed with three children; the couple
	enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage together, and his children,
	grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were a source of much
	pride and joy for him; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
	daily life, he accepted his call to the ministry in 1982 and
	served as a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church for
	22 years; he also organized and served as the founding pastor of
	Mayo Christian Fellowship Church; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave
	unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
	will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his
	life; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
	and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by
	his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Pastor Luther D. Edwards Jr.; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Luther D. Edwards Jr.
	West
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 20, 2017, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate