SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 692 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the New Light Church in Dallas as they celebrate the church's 10th anniversary on May 19, 2013; and WHEREAS, Under the guidance of pastors Shaun and Marian Rabb, this extraordinarily active congregation has flourished and has shared its blessings with others in the Dallas community; and WHEREAS, The church has cultivated a variety of projects that afford their recipients both spiritual and physical sustenance; these include the provision of free school supplies for local students, holiday food baskets for families in need, visitations to the elderly, and the assembly of an Angel Tree, which benefits the children of incarcerated parents; and WHEREAS, Moreover, the pastors of New Light Church continue to serve as outstanding role models; in addition to their shared ministry, the Reverend Shaun Rabb works as a television reporter in the Dallas area, and co-pastor Marian Rabb serves as assistant chief of police for the City of Duncanville and is the first African American woman to hold that position; and WHEREAS, With more than 300 active members, the New Light Church is a shining example of the positive role that a devoted and proactive congregation may serve in its community; the church's members and pastors are indeed deserving of praise for their steadfast commitment to their faith and their city; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the New Light Church on the occasion of the church's 10th anniversary and extend to those members sincere best wishes for all their future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the congregants of the New Light Church as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 16, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate