TITLE: Recognizing S. V. Teague for his contributions to the Church of God in Christ.

SUMMARY: Recognizing S. V. Teague for his contributions to the Church of God in Christ.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Archbishop S. V. Teague for his leadership and many years in the church ministry; and WHEREAS, Sylvester Teague was born on August 8, 1926, in Cameron, Texas; he was a member of the Church of God in Christ and began preaching in 1936 at the tender age of 10; and WHEREAS, He attended Johnny Moore High School, where he was a basketball and track star, and Prairie View A&M University, where he studied theology and law and also ran track; he served in the United States Marine Corps for two years and then moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he married the late Vernell Robinson in 1946; they were blessed with a daughter, the late Evelyn Teague Thompson, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, He served as a pastor in many locations around the country, including the Two Wing Tabernacle in Washington, D.C.; in 1970, he moved with his family to Austin, Texas; he started the United Church of God in Christ of America, Incorporated, in 1986; since becoming archbishop, he has consecrated and ordained more than 60 bishops around the world; and WHEREAS, Archbishop Teague is a highly respected church leader who has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of many Christians over the years; he lives in Austin with his wife, Evangelist Cheryl Cline Teague, and family, and he continues to serve as a positive role model and an inspiration for others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Archbishop S. V. Teague for his devoted and dedicated leadership and his many contributions to the church; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2011.