TITLE: Congratulating the Reverend Jimmy Allen and Anneta Allen on their retirement from First Assembly of God Church in Canton.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Reverend Jimmy Allen and Anneta Allen on their retirement from First Assembly of God Church in Canton.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Reverend Jimmy Allen and his wife, Anneta, retired from the First Assembly of God Church in Canton after more than 26 years of faithful service, and they were honored by the congregation on April 28, 2013; and WHEREAS, Jimmy Allen and the former Anneta McGee were united in matrimony in 1963 and began their ministry together shortly thereafter; before being called to Canton, Pastor Allen served as youth pastor at Skyline Assembly of God in Dallas, as minister of Christian education and as children's pastor at Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Mesquite, and as pastor at Barton's Chapel Assembly of God in Murchison; and WHEREAS, The couple joined First Assembly in the mid-1980s, and under their leadership, the church has expanded to better accommodate its many members; among the accomplishments overseen by Pastor and Mrs. Allen are the addition of a 7,600-square-foot educational building, an extensive remodeling of the main hall, and the completion of a paved parking lot; and WHEREAS, In all of their endeavors, the Allens enjoy the love and support of their children, Janna and Jeff, and their lives are further enriched by four granddaughters and four great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Jimmy and Anneta Allen greatly benefited First Assembly of God Church with their insight, wisdom, and dedication, and their outstanding efforts earned them the respect and admiration of countless people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Jimmy Allen and Anneta Allen on their retirement from First Assembly of God Church in Canton and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pastor and Mrs. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2330 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House