TITLE: In memory of Dr. Edwin Earl Favors of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dr. Edwin Earl Favors of Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Dr. Edwin Earl Favors of Dallas on April 5, 2021, at the age of 46; and WHEREAS, Born on February 26, 1975, Edwin Favors was the son of Debra Hall and her husband, Jerry, and Marvis Favors and his wife, Pat, and he was the brother of two sisters, Lorieann and NiKeisha; at the age of 13, he began teaching youth at Faithful Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; he earned his bachelor's degree at Howard Payne University, and while in Brownwood, he worked as a disc jockey at a Christian music station, taught music and chorus at Brownwood Intermediate School, and served as minister of music for Living Word Church and Greater Faith Community Church, where he became senior associate pastor; moreover, he traveled the world with the Howard Payne A Cappella Choir and Heritage Singers; and WHEREAS, Dr. Favors returned to Dallas in 2000 and served at his home church while teaching music, choir, and seventh-grade reading in the DeSoto Independent School District; following two years in full-time ministry, he taught at Clay Academy and then rejoined DeSoto ISD as a director of general and choral music activities; he went on to fill a similar role at Seagoville and Billy Earl Dade Middle Schools in Dallas ISD; in 2002, he established Praise Fellowship Church, and he was also the founder of Switching Systems Independent Ministries and Churches and oversaw the SALTT religious radio and television stations; furthermore, he was executive chef and CEO of Praise Fellowship Catering; he earned a master's degree in educational administration and a doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University; in all his endeavors, he was supported by the love and encouragement of his wife, Pastor Ellyn Nicole Neal Favors; he was preceded in death by their daughter, Ellysabeth; and WHEREAS, Although Edwin Favors is deeply missed, memories of his great devotion to his family and his faith remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Edwin Earl Favors and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Edwin Earl Favors. Sherman, Sr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 927 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House