TITLE: Honoring the Reverend David E. Wilson, the pastor of Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dallas, for his service as Chaplain of the Day on May 2, 2019.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Reverend David E. Wilson, the pastor of Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dallas, for his service as Chaplain of the Day on May 2, 2019.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Reverend David E. Wilson, the pastor of Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dallas, is serving as Chaplain of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on May 2, 2019; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Bishop College, Pastor Wilson began his career at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, where he became an associate minister in 1977; after nearly a decade in that role, he founded Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church in 1986, and under his leadership, the church has grown from a small group of four charter families into a thriving congregation; and WHEREAS, In addition to meeting the needs of his flock, Pastor Wilson has given generously of his time and talents to a number of organizations, including the Dallas Baptist Association, the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the DFW District Association, and the National Baptist Convention of America; in recognition of his accomplishments, he was inducted into the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Pastor Wilson is blessed with a fine family that includes his wife, Vernita, his daughters, Natisa and DaNita, and two grandchildren, Tamaria and Steven; and WHEREAS, David Wilson exemplifies the highest standards of his vocation, and it is indeed a pleasure to welcome him to this chamber; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Reverend David E. Wilson for his service as Chaplain of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pastor Wilson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1039 was adopted by the House on April 12, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House