SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church on the
occasion of its eighth annual Raymond B. Spencer Scholarship
Banquet, which is taking place February 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Raymond B. Spencer Minority Scholarship Fund
was established in honor of the late Dr. Raymond B. Spencer; the
fund was created to help ensure that deserving students are able
to achieve the benefits and advantages of a college education;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Spencer was a gifted educator, preacher, and
singer who had a profound impact on the lives of countless
people; a graduate of Oklahoma Christian College, he earned
master's and doctoral degrees from Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary, where he went on to become the first
African American to serve as a full-time professor; and
WHEREAS, The scholarship fund is a reflection of Dr.
Spencer's magnanimous spirit and his commitment to helping
people believe in themselves; and
WHEREAS, This year's scholarship banquet will feature as
keynote speakers Linda and Cheryl Brown, the sisters who were the
subjects of the historic 1954 United States Supreme Court
decision Brown v. Board of Education; this exceptional event is
truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the clergy and members of New Rising
Star Missionary Baptist Church on their commitment to furthering
Dr. Spencer's advocacy for excellence and extend to them best
wishes for a successful eighth annual Raymond B. Spencer
Scholarship Banquet; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate