H.R. No. 230
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Leonard L. Favorite Sr., senior
pastor at Outreach Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, celebrated
his 60th birthday as well as four decades in the ministry in October
2014; and
WHEREAS, A native of Vacherie, Louisiana, Dr. Favorite
graduated from St. James High School and went on to earn a
bachelor's degree from Calvary Theological Seminary; he received
his master's degree and his doctorate from Cornerstone University,
and he pursued biblical studies at Louisiana Baptist College, New
Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Trinity Theological
Seminary; and
WHEREAS, After shepherding a number of congregations in
Georgia and Louisiana, Dr. Favorite accepted the call to serve as
pastor of Outreach Missionary Baptist in 2000; since that time, he
has played a vital role in strengthening the ministries of the
church and in guiding its efforts in the surrounding communities of
Sunnyside and South Park; and
WHEREAS, Along with providing valued spiritual guidance to
his community of faith, Dr. Favorite serves as an instructor for
the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and the Congress of
Christian Education, as director of Spiritual Care in the National
Baptist Convention Office of Disaster Management, and as a member
of the Spiritual Care Response Team for the American Red Cross; he
is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and
the African American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and he has
shared his wisdom by authoring two books, The Wonderful Counselor
and Solutions for the Soul; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Favorite enjoys the love and support of his
wife, Cheryl, in all of his endeavors, and he is the proud father of
four children, Leonard, J. Daniel, Elisabeth, and Quanitta; and
WHEREAS, For 40 years, Dr. Leonard L. Favorite Sr. has
provided inspiration, guidance, and solace to countless
individuals through his ministry, and it is indeed a privilege to
join in celebrating these important personal and career milestones;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Dr. Leonard L.
Favorite Sr. on his 60th birthday and his 40th anniversary in the
ministry and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for
Dr. Favorite 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. 230 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House