TITLE: Congratulating the Reverend Christopher L. Taylor on his 25th anniversary as pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Reverend Christopher L. Taylor on his 25th anniversary as pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie.

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WHEREAS, The Reverend Christopher L. Taylor is being honored on June 4, 2017, for his 25 years of dedicated service as the pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie; and WHEREAS, After becoming pastor in 1992, Reverend Taylor led the effort to build a new, 14,000-square-foot sanctuary; he also helped found the Star Group Community Development Corporation, and, collaborating with the City of Grand Prairie and the Grand Prairie Police Department, he was instrumental in establishing the nonprofit CDC's STARS Re-entry Program, in which he remains actively involved, personally attending each meeting to offer additional support to program participants; and WHEREAS, Reverend Taylor has further benefited his fellow Texans by working with at-risk youth as a behavior specialist in the local elementary schools, and he has been a stalwart advocate for the residents of Grand Prairie's Dalworth community; and WHEREAS, Throughout his notable tenure, Reverend Taylor has wholeheartedly committed himself to advancing the goals of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, and his leadership has provided valued inspiration and guidance to countless individuals over the past quarter century; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Christopher L. Taylor on the joyous occasion of his 25th anniversary with Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Reverend Taylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2373 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House