81R6619 JGH-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 386
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A distinguished and beloved servant of his faith for
more than 50 years, the Reverend Clyde James Bias has dedicated
himself to the congregation of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in
San Antonio since 1981; and
WHEREAS, Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on January 9, 1918, to
Nick and Carrie Bias, Clyde Bias joined the Army Air Force in 1941;
he served in World War II and the Korean War, and for a time, worked
as the personal food service administrator to General Dwight D.
Eisenhower; Airman Bias was stationed in San Antonio in 1957 and
retired from the Air Force as a technical sergeant in 1964; and
WHEREAS, After being ordained in 1952, Reverend Bias began
his career in the ministry as the pastor of Westridge Park First
Baptist Church in San Antonio in 1959, and he faithfully served that
congregation for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, Reverend Bias organized and became the
first pastor of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio
and led the congregation with distinction for 24 years; since his
retirement in 2005, he has continued to be an aid and comfort to the
members of Bethany Missionary as pastor emeritus; and
WHEREAS, Through his unwavering devotion to his faith, his
community, and his congregations, Clyde Bias has exemplified
spiritual and civic leadership, and he may indeed reflect with
pride on his myriad achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Clyde James Bias on
his lifetime of service to others and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend Bias as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.