H.R. No. 633
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend James P. Thompson Jr. of Mount Olive
Baptist Church in Arlington is serving as Pastor of the Day for the
Texas House of Representatives on April 24, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Reverend Thompson
joined the staff of Mount Olive Baptist Church in 1984 as a
minister; he became the youth pastor two years later, and he
continued to serve in that role until 1994, when the church's senior
pastor and congregation elected him pastor; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Thompson is a graduate of the University of
the District of Columbia and holds a master's degree in theological
studies from the Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University;
he also attended the Dallas Theological Seminary, and he has been
recognized for his ministry with an honorary doctorate of
humanities from the Southern Bible Institute, whose board he
currently chairs; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Reverend Thompson enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Lalita Thompson, and their four
children, Kanita, Jessica, James, and Megan; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend James Thompson has inspired countless
people with his message of faith and goodwill, and it is a pleasure
to welcome him to this chamber; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Reverend James P. Thompson Jr. 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 Thompson 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. 633 was adopted by the House on March
9, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House