H.R. No. 2037

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rudolph White Jr., senior pastor of Christian Bible
	Church in Missouri City, has been named the 2017 president of the
	Fort Bend County Pastors Association; and
	WHEREAS, Pastor White holds a bachelor's degree from the
	College of Biblical Studies in Houston and a master's degree from
	Faith International University & Seminary, and he has continued his
	studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary and Southwestern Baptist
	Theological Seminary; in 1986, he established Christian Bible
	Church, and he has continued to faithfully guide that congregation
	for nearly 30 years, helping to bridge the gap between modern and
	biblical culture through his unique preaching style; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his community, this esteemed
	clergyman also gives generously of his time and talents to Fort Bend
	Interfaith, supporting initiatives that are designed to improve
	local schools; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor White is blessed with
	the love and encouragement of his wife, Valarie; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his notable career, Pastor White has
	demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the service of others and a
	gift for visionary leadership, and the Fort Bend County Pastors
	Association is indeed fortunate to have him at its helm; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Rudolph White Jr. on his selection
	as president of the Fort Bend County Pastors Association and extend
	to him sincere best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in
	his new post; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Pastor White as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Reynolds
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2037 was adopted by the House on May
	25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House