H.R. No. 1573
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Patrick R. Rucker of Koinonia
Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas is serving as Pastor of the Day
for the Texas House of Representatives on April 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Central Methodist University,
Reverend Rucker earned his master's degree from Texas A&M
University--Commerce and went on to receive his doctoral degree
from Aspen Theological Seminary; he served as interim pastor of
Paradise Missionary Baptist Church and assistant pastor of Greater
El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church before joining Koinonia MBC in
2006; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Dr. Rucker has developed
programs to better serve the congregation and the wider area,
including a women's ministry, education department, mid-week
family fellowship, and Christmas benefit project; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Rucker has further contributed to his
community of faith through his service as chair of finance and vice
moderator of the Northwestern District Association of Baptist
Churches, regional assistant of the Baptist Missionary and
Education Convention, and member of the board of the
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest standards of his vocation,
Reverend Rucker has benefited many Texans with his messages of
faith and goodwill, and it is a pleasure to have him with us today;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Reverend Dr. Patrick R. Rucker on
his service as Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and fulfillment in his ministry; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Rucker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1573 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House