SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
	In Memory
	of
	Charles William Mays Jr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of the Reverend Charles
	William Mays Jr.; and
	WHEREAS, Charles Mays Jr. was born on September 8, 1947, in
	Taylor; he was baptized as a young boy at the Sweet Home Baptist
	Church in Round Rock; he began a life of Christian devotion by
	serving as a junior deacon at the church, and he later became a
	deacon at the age of 19; and
	WHEREAS, Charles married Nancy Sterling on March 12, 1965,
	and they were blessed with three children; he and his family
	joined the congregation of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and he and
	his wife codirected the youth ministry at the church for more
	than two decades; Pastor Mays was ordained in 1994, and he
	continued to serve Mount Zion Baptist Church as an associate
	minister for several years; and
	WHEREAS, In June of 2000, Pastor Mays followed the call to
	lead the congregation of the Rising Star Missionary Baptist
	Church; he was a faithful leader who preached with conviction,
	and he was known for making Sunday mornings a time of joyous
	celebration; and
	WHEREAS, Pastor Mays was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather who was beloved throughout the community for his
	kindness, his wise counsel, and his inspiring spiritual leadership;
	he will long be remembered with respect and admiration by all who
	were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of the Reverend Charles William Mays Jr.; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Charles William Mays Jr.
	Watson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate