TITLE: Congratulating Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. on the success of his Michael's Sermon series of novels.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. on the success of his Michael's Sermon series of novels.

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WHEREAS, Texas author Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. of Amarillo has earned great distinction for himself with the success of his Michael's Sermon series of novels; and WHEREAS, Born in the state of Washington, Mr. Frazier moved with his family to Silsbee, Texas, when he was in the fourth grade; after graduating from Silsbee High School, he served his nation in the U.S. Air Force for five years before embarking upon a career as a civilian security officer for the Department of Energy; he has worked at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport and at the Pantex nuclear weapons facility in Amarillo; and WHEREAS, Mr. Frazier began his writing career by creating plays and skits for his local church and then moved on to writing short stories; after hearing a particularly powerful sermon in church, he came up with the idea of a character named Michael, a former juvenile delinquent in East Texas who delivers a one-word sermon that changes forever the lives of those who hear it; and WHEREAS, Though Mr. Frazier originally intended to write a stand-alone book, his idea proved so fruitful that it has given rise to a series; titles so far include Receiving the Word,Learning the Word,Preaching the Word,and Searching for Michael,with a fifth volume on the way; in addition to their message of hope, the books offer deep explorations of the culture and religious heritage of East Texas, with the stories featuring landmarks and events from the author's childhood in Silsbee; and WHEREAS, More recently, Mr. Frazier has returned to a project he first began two decades ago, a novel about Jesus from the point of view of his neighbors; in all his endeavors, this esteemed Texan enjoys the love and support of his wife of 34 years, Donna, and his son, Jeff Edward Frazier II; and WHEREAS, Mr. Frazier's talent, determination, and deep religious faith have enabled him to create a series of novels that both entertain and inspire their readers, and he may indeed take great pride in his achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. on his Michael's Sermon series of novels and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Frazier as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2416 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House