81R8807 JNC-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 663
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2009, Dean Kilmer is serving as Pastor of
the Day for the Texas House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Harding University, Mr. Kilmer earned
his master's degree from Abilene Christian University and currently
serves as minister of the College Street Church of Christ in
Waxahachie; and
WHEREAS, During the past three decades, this notable Texan
has led churches in Cedar Hill, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Paris,
Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; in addition to his work with a
number of congregations, he has been a frequent guest speaker at
Christian universities and is the author of a book, Igniting the
Moral Courage of America; he has also established the Moral Courage
Foundation, which offers college scholarships to students who live
by Biblical principles; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kilmer has been supported in all of his
endeavors by his wife of 39 years, Karen, and they are blessed with
two children, Keith and Kelly, and five grandchildren, Clay,
McKenzie, Kylie, Connor, and Luke; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Kilmer has inspired
congregants with messages of faith and goodwill, and his presence
in this chamber is indeed an honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby express its sincere appreciation to Dean Kilmer
for his service as Pastor of the Day for this chamber and extend to
him warmest best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in
his ministry; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kilmer as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.