SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1189
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., the 52nd bishop of the
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, Born in Arkansas, Henry Williamson was called to
the ministry in 1967 in Gary, Indiana, at Israel Christian
Methodist Episcopal Church; he earned a master of divinity degree
from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Illinois, and
he was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree from United
Theological Seminary in Monroe, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Williamson's pastoral ministry spanned 33
years, including his service as pastor at Carter Temple Christian
Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago for 16 years; during his
tenure, the congregation grew to over 3,000 active members, with
50 active ministries in the church; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Williamson is currently a trustee of The
Phillips School of Theology at the Interdenominational
Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia; he serves as chairman of
the Department of Publication Services and as chairman of the
Commission on Social Justice and Human Concerns of the Christian
Methodist Episcopal Church; he is also the founder of the One
Church One School Community Partnership Program; he is a
much-sought-after public speaker and is an advocate for civil and
human rights; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., on
his outstanding service as the 52nd bishop of the Christian
Methodist Episcopal Church; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate