81R3159 MG-D By: King of Parker H.R. No. 66 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks 10 years of dedicated ministerial service for Pastor Jon Sherman of Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park; and WHEREAS, For the past decade, Pastor Sherman has demonstrated compassion and wisdom in his spiritual guidance, and he has maintained an unwavering commitment to the members of Trinity Bible Church, who benefit tremendously from his outstanding leadership; the congregants have recognized the notable talents and contributions of their pastor, and they expressed their deepest gratitude to him during Pastor Appreciation Month in October 2008, crediting him as a source of inspiration and for enhancing their faith; and WHEREAS, Pastor Sherman has also reached out to the greater community and motivated his staff to follow his example of good works; he regularly volunteers at the Center of Hope in Weatherford, working to reverse the cycle of poverty in Parker County, and he has delivered numerous speeches to local rotary clubs and at chamber of commerce meetings; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Pastor Sherman enjoys the love and support of his wife, Beth Sherman, and the couple have been blessed with two children; and WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman is an outstanding leader, and he has earned the lasting respect and admiration of countless individuals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Pastor Jon Sherman on his 10th anniversary as pastor of Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park 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 Sherman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.