SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 253
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Texas City in celebrating the naming
ceremony of Hines Memorial Church of God in Christ on February
24, 2013; and
WHEREAS, LaMarque Chapel Church of God in Christ is being
renamed in honor of the late Dr. Allen J. Hines, who founded and
built the church and who played a vital role in the advancement of
the Church of God in Christ denomination; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hines received his call to the ministry in
1950 and began an evangelistic ministry in East Texas and North
Texas; he went on to serve as chaplain for Church of God in Christ
students at his alma mater, Prairie View A&M University, and at
Texas Southern University; he also founded and built Garden of
Gethsemane Church of God in Christ in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hines organized a system of educational
institutions for the Church of God in Christ known as the Charles
Harrison Mason System of Bible Colleges; the system's Bible
colleges have had a significant impact on the growth and success
of the denomination; and
WHEREAS, He received numerous awards for his contributions
to the Church of God in Christ community, including the
International Theological Center's Distinguished Leadership
Award; it is truly fitting that the church he founded bear his
name; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Dr.
Allen J. Hines and extend best wishes to all attending the Hines
Memorial Church of God in Christ naming ceremony; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate