SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255
WHEREAS, Abel Alfonso Pena Jr., founder and senior pastor
of Templo El Buen Samaritano in Houston, has ably led his
congregation for 29 years; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Pastor Pena attended
the Maranatha Bible Institute in Galena Park; he established
Templo El Buen Samaritano in 1986, and today the house of worship
provides a spiritual home to some 350 faithful parishioners; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has further contributed
to his fellow residents through his work with a number of vital
outreach initiatives, including efforts to end gang violence and
assist victims of domestic abuse; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Pastor Pena enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Ophelia, and he takes great pride in
his three sons, Marcus, Kevin, and Nicolas; and
WHEREAS, Abel Pena has led Templo El Buen Samaritano with
conviction and compassion, and he has earned the lasting respect
and admiration of his congregants as well as members of the
greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Senior Pastor Abel Alfonso Pena Jr.
on his outstanding 29-year tenure with Templo El Buen Samaritano
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with
his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Pastor Pena as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Burton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 24, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate