Bill Text: TX HR2114 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2114 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Pastor Louis Charles Sidney Sr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-22 - Reported enrolled [HR2114 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2114-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2114



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
	a close with the passing of admired Pastor Louis Charles Sidney Sr.
	on May 13, 2023, at the age of 70; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Pastor Elijah J. Sidney and Burlee
	Sidney, Louis Sidney was born in Houston on July 21, 1952, and he
	grew up as the sixth of nine children; learning from his father, he
	was sustained by a strong faith from an early age; and
	WHEREAS, Pastor Sidney graduated from Conroe Normal and Real
	Bible Seminary with a degree in theology and went on to earn his
	doctorate in divinity from the Inter-Baptist Theological Center; in
	1984, he was installed as pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist
	Church; he served the congregation with wisdom and compassion ever
	after, and he was known as a dynamic and inspiring speaker; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping anyone in need, Pastor Sidney
	fed the hungry and cared for those who were suffering; he reached
	out to the community and local schools in order to improve the lives
	of senior citizens and young people; the dean of the Progressive
	Peaceful Union District Association, he also worked closely with
	the Settegast Improvement Council; he served as a chaplain for the
	Houston Police Department and as president of the department's
	Northeast Multicultural Coalition; in addition, he was a member of
	Ministers Against Crime and the Ministers Coalition of Harris
	County and Vicinity; and
	WHEREAS, Pastor Sidney shared a fulfilling union of more than
	30 years with the former Katie Taylor, and they were blessed with
	two sons and three daughters; following her passing, he was
	fortunate enough to find love a second time with the former Darlene
	Carson, with whom he enjoyed nearly two decades of marriage;
	through the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming many
	grandchildren into his family; and
	WHEREAS, Although Pastor Louis Sidney will be deeply missed
	by those he left behind, the passage of time will never diminish the
	joy, love, and kindness that he brought into the lives of all who
	knew him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pastor Louis
	Charles Sidney Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn
	his passing; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pastor
	Sidney.

	Dutton

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 2114 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 22, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House