H.R. No. 1191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life centered on faith and
family drew to a close on March 11, 2017, with the passing of the
Reverend Lavoyd W. Dollar of Waxahachie at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The son of Sidney and Ola Mae Hall Dollar, L. W.
Dollar was born on October 1, 1929, in Booneville, Arkansas, where
he grew up in the company of nine siblings; in 1954, he hitchhiked
to Waxahachie to enroll at Southwestern Bible Institute, beginning
his studies for a life in the ministry; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dollar served as the pastor of First
Assembly of God for more than 18 years, and his commitment to
sharing the gospel inspired him to lead and sponsor numerous
mission trips; in addition to his work as a religious leader, he was
a partner in Dollar & Rogers Construction for 42 years; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Reverend Dollar was blessed
with the love and support of Verna Rogers Dollar, his wife of 68
years, and they became the parents of seven children, Jan Blount,
Debbie Miles, and Kenneth, Roger, Carol, Gerald, and Gary Dollar;
with the passing years, the family grew to include 25 grandchildren
and more than 40 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Reverend Dollar remained
deeply devoted to education; he was an ardent supporter of his alma
mater, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and at age 82, he
earned a master's degree in practical theology from the university,
proving his maxim that a person is never too old to learn; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known the Reverend
L. W. Dollar will remember the way he touched their lives with his
strength and gentle spirit, and he will forever hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Reverend Lavoyd W.
Dollar and extend sincere condolences to his family and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Reverend
Dollar.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1191 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 13, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House