H.R. No. 275
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Bethany First Baptist Church in San
Antonio joined together on November 14, 2010, to honor the Reverend
Dr. Ronald Benson and Sister Lillian R. Benson for 30 years of
dedicated service to that congregation; and
WHEREAS, A San Antonio native, Pastor Benson graduated from
Sam Houston High School and earned a bachelor's degree from St.
Mary's University in 1970; he went on to attain a bachelor's degree
in theology from Guadalupe Baptist Theological Seminary and a law
degree from St. Mary's, receiving both in 1973; Pastor Benson has
worked as an attorney for more than 30 years, while Sister Benson
teaches first grade at Neal Elementary School in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Benson founded Bethany First Baptist
Church in 1980 and has seen the congregation grow from 10 members to
more than 200; its ministries are devoted to an array of causes,
including efforts to reach out to the elderly and the sick as well
as initiatives to collect food and clothing for the needy and for
charitable groups; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their years of service at Bethany
First Baptist, Pastor Benson and his wife have also served as foster
parents for two children; moreover, Pastor Benson chaired the
political action committee for the Baptist Ministers Union, which,
along with other community organizations, provided key support for
the adoption of a state holiday celebrating the birthday of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Reverend and Sister Benson have led Bethany First
Baptist Church with conviction and compassion, and they have earned
the lasting respect and admiration of their congregants as well as
members of the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Reverend Dr. Ronald Benson and
Sister Lillian R. Benson for their 30 years of outstanding service
to Bethany First Baptist Church and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend and Sister Benson as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 275 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House