H.R. No. 869
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
in Fort Worth gathered on February 17, 2009, to celebrate the 50th
birthday of the Reverend Julius L. Jackson, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, A native of Beaumont, Julius Jackson was born in
1959 to Dr. Julius L. Jackson, Sr., and JoAnn Bostic Jackson; at the
age of 10, he relocated with his family to Fort Worth, where he
graduated from O. D. Wyatt High School in 1976; he attended
Morehouse College in Atlanta before serving in the U.S. Army, and he
went on to resume his studies at Butler University in Indianapolis,
earning a bachelor's degree in theological studies in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Having served as a pastor in Kentucky and Indiana,
Reverend Jackson succeeded his father as the leader of the
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in October 1999; admired among
his congregants, he is known for his effective and inspiring
sermons, and he is currently pursuing a dual master's and doctoral
degree in theological studies from Andersonville Theological
Seminary; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has further distinguished
himself through his involvement in various ministerial
organizations; he has served as president of the Baptist Ministers
Union, moderator of the Harmony Baptist District Association, and
president of the Ministers Conference for the Progressive Baptist
State Convention of Texas; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Dia, and his three children, Jessica,
Julius, and Deion; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Jackson works diligently in behalf of his
community of faith, and he may indeed reflect with great pride on
his accomplishments as he commemorates this special milestone in
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Julius L. Jackson, Jr., on
the occasion of his 50th birthday and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend Jackson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Veasey
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 869 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House