TITLE: Honoring Dr. Richard Jewel Rose of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for his service as Pastor of the Day.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. Richard Jewel Rose of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for his service as Pastor of the Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Jewel Rose, the founding pastor of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, is serving as Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on April 18, 2017; and WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Dr. Rose has dedicated himself to Holy Trinity MBC since assuming the pulpit there in 1972; under his skilled leadership, the church established the Oikodome School of Biblical Studies in the 1980s and launched the Oikodome Bible Conference in 2008; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rose has acquired a deep understanding of biblical doctrine through extensive study, which has included earning bachelor's degrees from the March of Faith Bible Institute and Texas Southern University, a master's degree from the Houston Graduate School of Theology, and a master's degree and doctorate from Faith International University & Seminary in Tacoma, Washington; a mentor to his fellow ministers, he has shared his knowledge and wisdom with the wider community as an adjunct instructor at Texas Southern University and Houston Community College, and he will soon become an adjunct faculty member at Faith Seminary; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Rose enjoys the love and support of his wife of 38 years, Sundrell Rose; the couple have been blessed with 2 children, Richard and Tabitha, and 10 grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rose exemplifies the highest standards of his vocation, and through the years he has inspired countless Texans with his messages of faith and goodwill; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Richard Jewel Rose for his service as Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in his ministry; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Rose as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Allen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1196 was adopted by the House on April 13, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House