SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601
In Memory
of
Cecil Proctor
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Cecil Ray Proctor, who died April 10,
2015, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Cecil Proctor was born on August 11, 1945, in
Marquez, to Herman Proctor and Esther Alexander; he married the
love of his life, Mollie Proctor, on April 25, 1970, and the
couple raised five children together, Dawn, Yolanda, LaKitsha,
Rachel, and the late Gilbert; they were blessed with nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Proctor dedicated his life to serving others as
a pastor and an elder in the Church of God in Christ, Incorporated;
he was the founder of the Neighborhood House of Prayer Family
Church and served as its pastor for nearly 40 years; and
WHEREAS, He established the Neighborhood Christian Learning
Center of Dallas, Incorporated, a licensed early childhood
facility that has been recognized by the Texas Education Agency as
a PreK Center of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, He played an important role in helping those who
needed support in their lives by creating the Neighborhood Outreach
Center of Hope, a 24-hour rehabilitation center and shelter for
recovering drug addicts and former prison inmates; and
WHEREAS, He touched countless lives through his weekly
radio broadcast, Prayer of Faith; in recognition of the profound
impact he had on the fabric of life in his community, he was
inducted into the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, strength, and compassion
who gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit, his
charismatic personality, and his enthusiasm for living each day
to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Cecil Ray Proctor; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Cecil Ray Proctor.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 21, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate