H.R. No. 167
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Louis C. Sidney, Sr., the pastor of St. Paul
Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, has touched many lives
through his dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Dr. Sidney holds a bachelor's
degree in theology from Conroe Normal and Real Bible Seminary and a
doctorate in divinity from the Inter-Baptist Theological Center; he
was called to the ministry more than three and a half decades ago,
and he has pastored St. Paul MBC for 29 years, encouraging several
generations of worshippers in their spiritual journeys and
contributing immeasurably to the vitality of this dynamic
congregation; and
WHEREAS, The benevolent influence of this diligent and
compassionate spiritual leader extends well beyond his
congregation; he has served as dean of the Progressive Peaceful
Union District Association, as president of the Houston Police
Department Northeast Multicultural Coalition, and as a member of
the Northeast Ministers Council and the Northeast Harris County
Christian Ministers Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family, Dr. Sidney draws
continuing inspiration from his wife, Darlene Sidney, his 5
children, and his 11 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at St. Paul Missionary
Baptist, Dr. Sidney has given tirelessly of his time and talents in
behalf of the congregation and its mission, and it is a pleasure to
join in recognizing him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Louis C. Sidney, Sr., for nearly
three decades of outstanding service to St. Paul Missionary Baptist
Church and extend to him sincere appreciation for the leadership
that he has provided to both his church and his community; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Sidney as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 167 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House