81R6535 JNC-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 434
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, August 2008 was a special month for Pastor Carl
Dailey and Sister Ruth Dailey of San Antonio, as August 18th marked
their 46th wedding anniversary and August 14th was Pastor Dailey's
67th birthday; and
WHEREAS, A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Pastor Dailey was born
in 1941 to Samuel and Anna Dailey; he attended Taft High School and
went on to serve his country in Vietnam as a member of the United
States Army; he later resumed his schooling, earning an LVN license
from St. Philip's College and a bachelor's degree in political
science and speech from St. Mary's University; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Dailey married the former Ruth Clay on August
18, 1962, and since that time, they have been blessed with three
sons, Carl, James Edward, and Darrel, and four grandchildren; the
couple have also been devoted foster parents for 14 years, and
Pastor Dailey has shared his expertise as president of the San
Antonio Foster Parent Association; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, this notable Texan began his church
leadership as pastor of Open Door Pentecostal; after two years, he
and Sister Dailey founded the United Apostolic Church, where their
moral and spiritual guidance has inspired congregants for nearly
three decades; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work with United Apostolic,
Pastor Dailey has directed the youth at True Holiness and has served
as chair of Southern District Fellowship and as district elder for
the Texas State Council board; and
WHEREAS, His professional endeavors have included a
five-year tenure with Edgewood Independent School District as well
as the operation of his own business, A-1 Referral Service;
moreover, he has worked as an instructor at the language school at
Lackland Air Force Base, and his dedicated efforts in that role
earned him the title of Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has further given back to
his fellow residents through his service as a director for the San
Antonio Neighborhood Association and as a board member for C.O.P.S.
and Metro Alliance; he has also led the Dellcrest Area Neighborhood
Association as president and served as a member of its board; and
WHEREAS, Carl and Ruth Dailey's ongoing efforts in behalf of
their congregation and the greater community have earned them the
lasting respect and admiration of countless individuals, and they
merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carl Dailey on his 67th birthday
and honor Carl and Ruth Dailey for their 46th wedding anniversary;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Pastor and Mrs. Dailey as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.