H.R. No. 517
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Over the course of his life, Bishop George
C. Sampleton of Inspiration Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic
Faith in Bastrop has dedicated himself to serving both his faith and
the cause of justice, and he is truly deserving of special
recognition during Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, When he was a young man in 1965, during the height of
the civil rights movement, Bishop Sampleton was one of the first
African American students to integrate Gonzales High School; a
ninth grader at the time, he endured harassment, verbal abuse, and
the threat of violence with grace and fortitude; and
WHEREAS, For the past two decades, Bishop Sampleton has
committed himself to a life of faith as pastor of Inspiration
Pentecostal Church, tending to the needy, the hungry, the sick, and
the housebound; he has founded a phone ministry and a jail ministry,
and he has been a source of spiritual solace to many of his
parishioners; and
WHEREAS, Elevated to bishop in 2016, this caring man of God
has worked tirelessly to build a more just, compassionate, and
inclusive society, and he is truly deserving of the high esteem in
which he is held by all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Bishop George C. Sampleton for his service
to his church and his community on the occasion of Black History
Month and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Bishop Sampleton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Cyrier
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 517 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House