H.R. No. 347
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joseph C. Walsh, Jr., retired as minister of Laurel
Street Church of Christ in San Antonio, concluding a career in the
pulpit that spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Joseph and Opal
Walsh, Joseph Walsh was baptized at Revere Street Church of Christ
in San Francisco; he went on to become a gospel minister and to
serve at churches throughout the country, including West Adams
Church of Christ and Eastside Church of Christ in Los Angeles,
Southside Church of Christ in Tucson, and Coconut Grove Church of
Christ in Miami; in 1999, he was named to lead Laurel Street Church
of Christ, where he has put in place a 10-year plan for church
growth and property development that includes a bilingual ministry,
a successful youth program, and an annual health fair; and
WHEREAS, Brother Walsh is dedicated to community outreach and
has been involved in Campaign for Christ and Head Start, as well as
a prison and a Spanish ministry, among others; in addition, he has
shared his faith with the citizens of Guyana and of numerous
Caribbean countries; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Brother Walsh enjoys the
love and support of his wife, the former Wilma D. Thompson, with
whom he has shared more than half a century, and he is the proud
father of four children; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring and devoted leader, Brother Joseph
Walsh contributed significantly to the growth and prosperity of
Laurel Street Church of Christ, and his legacy will continue to
resonate within this house of worship for many years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joseph C. Walsh, Jr., on his
retirement from the ministry and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Brother Walsh 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. 347 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House