82R13287 JGH-F
By: J. Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 116
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of the Reverend Clinton Roderick Dobson of Arlington, who
died on March 3, 2011, at the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, Clint Dobson was born in Webster on July 15, 1982, to
Roderick and Sharon Dobson, and he grew up in Clear Lake, where his
father worked as a NASA contractor; he played football and baseball
at Clear Lake High School, graduating in 2000, and attended
University Baptist Church; he loved working on projects with his
father, and he taught himself to play both the guitar and the piano;
and
WHEREAS, While attending Baylor University, Mr. Dobson met
the love of his life, Laura Rozeman, whom he would later marry; it
was also during those years that he first felt called to the
ministry; after earning his bachelor's degree in psychology in
2004, he continued his studies at Baylor's George W. Truett
Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dobson served as an intern in the apartment
ministry of his hometown church for two summers; his focus was on
at-risk youth, and he was known for his sensitive and caring
approach; he spent his final year of seminary as pastor of Purmela
Baptist Church before graduating with a master of divinity degree
in 2008; his gifts as a minister were already apparent, and he was
named the school's Preacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated young man subsequently became the
lead pastor at NorthPointe Church, a satellite church of First
Baptist Church of Arlington, and he endeared himself to the
congregation with his warm demeanor, eloquent sermons, and tireless
efforts in behalf of the powerless and impoverished; and
WHEREAS, Exuberant and joyful, Clint Dobson dedicated his
life to sharing his profound religious faith and to helping the less
fortunate, and he leaves behind a legacy of compassion and service
to others that will forever endure in the hearts of all who knew and
loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Reverend Clinton Roderick
Dobson and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Laura Rozeman Dobson; to his parents, Roderick and Sharon
Dobson; to his brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Melissa
Kirchmer; to his sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Rob Mitchell;
to his grandmother, Marie Killian; to his uncles, Steve Killian and
his wife, Linda, and Alan Killian and his wife, Debra; to his
nieces, Kate Kirchmer and Ella Mitchell; to his nephew, Trevin
Sonnier; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Clint Dobson.