H.R. No. 1958
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Christopher L. Taylor, pastor at
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, is serving
as Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on April
22, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Taylor earned a bachelor's degree from Dallas
Baptist University, and he continued his studies at Southern Bible
Institute, Bishop College, and Dodge City Community College; and
WHEREAS, He preached his first sermon under the guidance of
his father, the Reverend C. Gaither, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
in Bloomington, Illinois, and continued his religious journey at
churches in Dallas, Fort Worth, Bloomington, and Texarkana, before
becoming pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in 1992,
and he has greatly benefited the congregation and the wider
community through his dedication, compassion, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family, Pastor Taylor is the
proud father of three children, Kristie, Morgan, and Christopher,
and he enjoys many treasured moments with his grandson, Kayden; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Pastor Taylor has inspired
numerous Texans with his message of faith and goodwill, and it is a
pleasure to have him with us today; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Christopher L. Taylor for his
service as Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Pastor Taylor as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1958 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House