H.R. No. 2270
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Christian Faith Missionary Baptist
Church/God With Us Ministries in Houston are celebrating the
installation of their new senior pastor, the Reverend Roland
E. Mouton Jr., on May 15, 2015; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Sterling High School in Houston,
Reverend Mouton attended Baylor University and Stephen F. Austin
University; heeding his call to the ministry, he returned to
Houston in 1984 to attend the Union Baptist College and Seminary; he
later received his bachelor of theology from Cornerstone University
in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and his master's degree from Grace
Divinity College and Seminary; and
WHEREAS, This respected clergyman was pastor of New Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Lake Charles for 26 years, and he has preached in
various other parts of the country; he is a member of the
Independent Missionary Baptist General Association of Texas and has
served on a number of boards and committees in the Louisiana
jurisdiction; in appreciation for his work, he was awarded an
honorary doctor of divinity degree from Elbon Solutions College and
Seminary in Apple Valley, California; and
WHEREAS, Since coming to the congregation of God With Us
Ministries, Pastor Mouton has worked to convert a new space for
worship; he also is an advocate for school improvement, child
welfare, and educational opportunity; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Mouton is supported by
a loving family that includes his wife, Lisa Goodley Mouton, their
children, Liaundra Nae, Christopher Andrew, JeTyren Jacoby, and
Rose Elissa, and their grandchildren, Chloe and DeZyre; and
WHEREAS, The installation of Pastor Mouton marks the
beginning of a momentous new chapter in the life of this notable
church, and members of the congregation may indeed look forward to a
future of meaningful fellowship under his guidance; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Roland E. Mouton Jr.
on his installation as senior pastor of Christian Faith Missionary
Baptist Church/God With Us Ministries 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 Mouton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miles
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2270 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House