SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
In Memory
of
Charles A. Hunter
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of minister, college
June 12, 2011, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hunter was born May 7, 1926; a native of
Longview, he earned bachelor's degrees from Bishop College and
Howard University before earning master of divinity and doctor of
theology degrees from the Philadelphia Divinity School; he also
held a master's degree from the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hunter served as pastor of nondenominational
churches in Alabama and Florida before moving to Dallas to become
a Presbyterian minister; he was pastor of New Hope Presbyterian
Church, Saint Luke Presbyterian Church, and Glendale
Presbyterian Church before becoming assistant pastor, and later
associate pastor, at Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hunter began his career in academia as a
sociology professor at Bishop College, where he eventually
became director of the sociology department and head of the
department of urban affairs; he went on to serve as an adjunct
professor at Southern Methodist University, The University of
Texas at Arlington, and Richland College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hunter was committed to advancing race
relations and promoting peace; in 1968, he cofounded Amigos, an
organization that promoted social outings between black and
white couples; he was the first African American elected
presiding officer of the Northeast Texas Presbytery and was
actively involved in many community and philanthropic
organizations, including the Dallas Peace Center, the Trinity
River Authority, and the Greater Dallas Housing and Opportunity
Center; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and abiding faith, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his open-mindedness,
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was an inspiration to others, and although he
will be deeply missed by his family and many friends, he will
continue to live in their hearts and minds for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Charles A. Hunter: his
children, Rhonda, Rhashell, Rosalyn, and Byron Hunter; his
sisters, Delores Simms and Dorothy Griffin; his brother, Julian
Hunter; and his three grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Dr. Charles A. Hunter.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate