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By: Dutton H.R. No. 2143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Matthew Robert Alix Sr., pastor of
Greater True Vine Baptist Church in Houston, has served as a source
of inspiration and spiritual guidance to countless individuals over
the course of his 60 years in the ministry; and
WHEREAS, Called to preach the gospel at the age of 17, Matthew
Alix attended the National Baptist Sunday School and Baptist
Training Union Congress in 1957; after graduating from Jack Yates
High School, he earned bachelor and master of theology degrees from
the Inter-Baptist Theological Center as well as a certification in
mission training from Southern Bible College; for many years, he
has shared his passion for Christian education and discipleship in
his roles as a professor at Conroe College, as dean of Christian
education in the Puritan District Association of Texas, and as an
instructor at the National Baptist Congress; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Reverend Alix embarked on his career as a
pastor at Yellowstone Boulevard Missionary Baptist Church, which he
led for 18 years before assuming the pulpit of Greater True Vine
Baptist Church; in addition to faithfully carrying out his duties
to his congregation, he serves as moderator of the Puritan District
Association of Texas and as a member of the Baptist Ministers
Association of Houston and Vicinity; the chairman emeritus of the
Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas' State Home Mission
Board, he serves as spiritual adviser of the organization's Bible
Band, as well as corresponding secretary of the National Missionary
Baptist Convention of America; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, this esteemed clergyman is
supported by his wife, Ruthie Jean, with whom he has shared 50
years, and their five children, Arthur, Matthew, Varetta, Marsha,
and Sharonda; he is further blessed with 13 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren, and he has served as a caring mentor to a
number of younger men in the ministry; and
WHEREAS, For six decades, Reverend Alix has exemplified the
highest standards of his vocation, and his efforts have earned him
the lasting admiration and respect of many; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate the Reverend Matthew Robert
Alix Sr. on his 60 years of dedicated ministerial service and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for
Reverend Alix as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.