H.R. No. 2615
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Pastor Jeff Berger of Houston is making a
significant contribution to the betterment of his community as a
dedicated clergyman and caring citizen; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Berger earned a bachelor's degree in radio
and television from the University of Houston in 1992, a master of
divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Fort Worth in 1996, and a doctor of ministry degree from New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Since answering the call from Westbury Baptist
Church, Pastor Berger has led a vibrant congregation and overseen a
host of church ministries; one of the newest outreach endeavors is
Westbury's adoption of McNamara Elementary School; at the end of
the first year of this partnership, Reverend Berger and the
Westbury church family have already made a positive difference at
McNamara, where a number of volunteers from the church have shared
their time and energy to assist the students, teachers, and staff;
and
WHEREAS, Pastor Berger enjoys the love and support of a
treasured family, whose members include his wife, Carrie, daughter,
Kayleigh, and son, Will; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Jeff Berger has demonstrated a wholehearted
commitment to his congregation and the wider community, and his
faith, teaching, and many good works are a source of inspiration to
all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Pastor Jeff Berger for his contributions
to the citizens of Houston 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 Berger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2615 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House