SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Reverend Alan Kirk Brown on the occasion of his
30th anniversary as pastor of First Mount Carmel Missionary
Baptist Church, which is being celebrated March 15, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 30 years, Pastor Brown has
ministered faithfully to the spiritual and temporal needs of
countless people; under his exceptional leadership, the church
has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of
Houston's historic Fifth Ward community; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar and theologian, Pastor
Brown earned a degree at Houston Baptist University and continued
his studies at the Howard University School of Divinity, the
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Houston
Graduate School of Theology; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Pastor Brown has served as
minister at innumerable baptisms, weddings, and funerals; he has
prayed with and counseled church members in times of hardship and
bereavement and given thanks with them in times of celebration; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Brown has had a profound impact on his
congregation and his community, and it is truly fitting that he
receive special recognition for his dedication and leadership;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the Reverend Alan Kirk Brown on 30
years of outstanding service as pastor of First Mount Carmel
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate