SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. C. Ellis Nelson for his dedication to the study of
theology and his many contributions to the Austin Presbyterian
Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, A native of Galveston, Dr. Nelson is a 1937
graduate of Austin College in Sherman; he later earned a master's
degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a doctorate
from Columbia University; in addition, he received a divinity
degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and was
ordained into the ministry; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson's long and productive career has
enabled him to make a difference in the lives of students around
the nation and the world; he has taught at locations as diverse as
Union Theological Seminary in New York, San Francisco
Theological Seminary, and Ormond College at the University of
Melbourne in Australia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson has served the Austin Presbyterian
Theological Seminary in many capacities, including research
professor and interim president; he has published widely in
numerous scholarly journals and has written seven books,
including, most recently, Growing Up Christian: A Congregational
Strategy for Nurturing Disciples, which he wrote at the age of
92; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson has received numerous honors and
awards during his distinguished career, and the Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary has named an endowed faculty
chair in Christian education in honor of Dr. Nelson and his wife,
Nancy Gribble Nelson; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. C. Ellis Nelson on his many
contributions to Christian education and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate