TITLE: Congratulating Richard Jones on his 25th pastoral anniversary at Calvary Baptist Church in Longview.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Richard Jones on his 25th pastoral anniversary at Calvary Baptist Church in Longview.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of Calvary Baptist Church in Longview are joining together to honor Pastor Richard Jones for 25 years of dedicated service to that congregation; and WHEREAS, A graduate of East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Pastor Jones earned a master's degree in religious education from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth in 1976; and WHEREAS, Pastor Jones began preaching in 1973; 15 years later, he joined Calvary Baptist Church, where he has helped to provide members with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community outreach; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Jones has enjoyed the support of his wife, Barbara, who has served by his side throughout his ministry; and WHEREAS, This inspiring clergyman has led Calvary Baptist Church with conviction and compassion, and he has earned the lasting respect and admiration of his congregants as well as members of the greater community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Pastor Richard Jones be commended for his outstanding quarter-century tenure with Calvary Baptist Church and that he be extended 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 Pastor Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Simpson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1397 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House