H.R. No. 324
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the
installation of the Reverend George T. Curry, Jr., as pastor of
Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, and this
occasion provides a welcome opportunity to honor this respected
member of the clergy; and
WHEREAS, G. T. Curry, Jr., delivered his first sermon in
February 1981, and he was ordained in 1990; he assisted his father,
the Reverend G. T. Curry, Sr., at Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist
Church and later filled the same role for Pastor B. J. Hunter at
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, In March 1993, Reverend Curry was named as the
pastor of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, becoming just
the third individual to hold that post; in the years since, he has
wholeheartedly committed his talents and energies to assisting the
members of his congregation while also championing numerous
outreach initiatives to serve the wider community; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Curry's leadership proved especially
effective when the Greater Union church building suffered heavy
damage from Hurricane Ike in 2008; he devoted countless hours to
overseeing an extensive restoration project that resulted in a new
sanctuary and numerous other improvements, and the successful
completion of this effort has allowed this historic church to
continue its worthwhile mission; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Reverend Curry enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Sherri, and their two sons, George and
Winston; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, the Reverend G. T. Curry has
demonstrated a notable ability to inspire and teach, and his
unwavering service is greatly appreciated by the membership of
Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church and by all who have
benefited from his work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate George T. Curry, Jr., on the joyous
occasion of his 20th anniversary as pastor of Greater Union
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued achievement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend Curry 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. 324 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House