84R20224 WG-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1821
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The pastor of the Inspiring Body of Christ Church in
Dallas, Dr. Rickie G. Rush, is serving as Pastor of the Day for the
Texas House of Representatives on April 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, For a quarter-century, Dr. Rush has ably led IBOC as
its founding pastor; the church has expanded immensely under his
careful guidance, growing from a group of just nine original
members into what is today a flourishing congregation of more than
14,000 worshippers; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman holds a bachelor's degree in
secondary education from The University of Texas at Arlington as
well as a doctor of divinity degree from Rialto Bible College;
before entering the ministry full-time, Dr. Rush served as a
theater arts teacher at Skyline High School, and he has also taught
courses at Cedar Valley Community College and Christ for the
Nations Institute; he currently is principal at the IBOC Mary
L. Rush Children's College for preschoolers and kindergartners and
the church's Christian Academy for first- through sixth-graders;
moreover, he has further distinguished himself as an author and
radio host; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rush has been recognized on several occasions
for his endeavors as a minister and public speaker, and he has
helped to give back to the greater community by sponsoring food
drives for needy residents in the Dallas area; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Pastor Rickie Rush has inspired
countless Texans with his message of grace and goodwill, and it is a
pleasure to welcome him to this chamber; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Rickie G. Rush for his service as
Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Pastor Rush as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.