TITLE: Recognizing J. J. Jackson III for his contributions to his church and community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing J. J. Jackson III for his contributions to his church and community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Reverend J. J. Jackson III for his many achievements and his contributions to his church and his community; and WHEREAS, A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Reverend Jackson is pastor of Miles Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Houston; he is following in the footsteps of his father, who was an itinerant preacher in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Alabama for 50 years; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Reverend Jackson has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless people across the nation; an accomplished scholar and theologian, he earned a bachelor's degree in theology and a master's degree in Biblical studies from Andersonville Seminary in Georgia and he holds an honorary doctorate from the American Science Institute in California; and WHEREAS, Reverend Jackson has been active in numerous community and professional organizations, including the Christian Ecumenical Fellowship, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Alliance; and WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, he has had a profound influence on the lives of countless people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Reverend J. J. Jackson III on his many outstanding accomplishments and his commitment to his faith and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Ellis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2011.