H.R. No. 2037 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Rudolph White Jr., senior pastor of Christian Bible Church in Missouri City, has been named the 2017 president of the Fort Bend County Pastors Association; and WHEREAS, Pastor White holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Biblical Studies in Houston and a master's degree from Faith International University & Seminary, and he has continued his studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; in 1986, he established Christian Bible Church, and he has continued to faithfully guide that congregation for nearly 30 years, helping to bridge the gap between modern and biblical culture through his unique preaching style; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his community, this esteemed clergyman also gives generously of his time and talents to Fort Bend Interfaith, supporting initiatives that are designed to improve local schools; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor White is blessed with the love and encouragement of his wife, Valarie; and WHEREAS, Throughout his notable career, Pastor White has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the service of others and a gift for visionary leadership, and the Fort Bend County Pastors Association is indeed fortunate to have him at its helm; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rudolph White Jr. on his selection as president of the Fort Bend County Pastors Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in his new post; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pastor White as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2037 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House