TITLE: Honoring the Reverend E. Shaun Williams on his installation as pastor of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waco.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Reverend E. Shaun Williams on his installation as pastor of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waco.

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WHEREAS, Members of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waco are celebrating the installation of their new senior pastor, the Reverend E. Shaun Williams, on June 28, 2015; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Lyndon Baines Johnson High School in Austin, Reverend Williams attended Austin Community College and Prairie View A&M University; after answering his call to the gospel ministry, he traveled to Houston to attend the Dallas Theological Seminary; he later received his bachelor's degree in business management from Park University in Parkville, Missouri, and his Master of Arts degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and he is currently pursuing studies in a second master's program at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; and WHEREAS, This respected clergyman was a faithful servant leader of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Austin, under the pastorship of his mentor and friend, Dr. G. V. Clark, and he has preached in various religious circles in and around the city; he is a member of the Baptist Ministers' Union of Austin and Vicinity; and WHEREAS, Since coming to the congregation of Pleasant Olive, Pastor Williams has dedicated himself to guiding his members with thoughtful sermons and an uncompromising commitment to the teachings of his faith; he is a strong advocate for missionary work, education, and stewardship, and he strives to lead the church in fulfilling the Great Commission of the Bible through its ministries; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Williams is supported by a loving family that includes his wife, Lee Lynnette Williams, and their two daughters, Chandler Raye and Kennedy Lee; and WHEREAS, The installation of Pastor Williams marks the beginning of a momentous new chapter in the life of this notable church, and members of the congregation may indeed look forward to a future of meaningful fellowship under his guidance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend E. Shaun Williams on his installation as senior pastor of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church 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 Williams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3216 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House