H.R. No. 632
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Oscar D. Epps Sr., pastor of
Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto, is serving as Pastor
of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on April 27, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Justin F. Kimball High School
in Dallas in 1985, Oscar Epps earned a four-year diploma from
Southern Bible Institute, a bachelor's degree in Christian
counseling from the School of Scriptures in Dallas, and a
bachelor's degree in Christian ministry from Dallas Baptist
University; he has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from the
Sure Foundation School of Scripture; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Reverend Epps became the founding pastor of
Community Missionary Baptist Church, where he continues to serve as
senior pastor; in addition, he is the former president of the Texas
Baptist African American Fellowship and the moderator of the Dallas
Baptist Association, and he is also the first African American to
serve as chaplain for the DeSoto Police Department; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Reverend Epps served as
president of the Community Task Force of the Cedar Hill Independent
School District, which earned him the district's 2003-2004
Volunteer of the Year Award; he was also named 2004 YMCA Father of
the Year by the Greater Metropolitan YMCA; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Reverend Epps benefits from
the love and support of his wife, Belenthia, as well as that of his
three children, Destany, Oscar II, and Aderius, and his
grandchildren, Desman Manuel and Aerington Epps; and
WHEREAS, Ever since he was called to preach the Gospel in
1987, Reverend Epps has inspired countless people with his message
of grace and goodwill, and it is indeed a pleasure to welcome him to
this chamber; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Dr. Oscar D. Epps Sr. for his
service as Pastor of the Day and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Reverend Epps as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 632 was adopted by the House on March
9, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House