SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
In Memory
of
Charles William Mays Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of the Reverend Charles
William Mays Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Charles Mays Jr. was born on September 8, 1947, in
Taylor; he was baptized as a young boy at the Sweet Home Baptist
Church in Round Rock; he began a life of Christian devotion by
serving as a junior deacon at the church, and he later became a
deacon at the age of 19; and
WHEREAS, Charles married Nancy Sterling on March 12, 1965,
and they were blessed with three children; he and his family
joined the congregation of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and he and
his wife codirected the youth ministry at the church for more
than two decades; Pastor Mays was ordained in 1994, and he
continued to serve Mount Zion Baptist Church as an associate
minister for several years; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2000, Pastor Mays followed the call to
lead the congregation of the Rising Star Missionary Baptist
Church; he was a faithful leader who preached with conviction,
and he was known for making Sunday mornings a time of joyous
celebration; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Mays was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather who was beloved throughout the community for his
kindness, his wise counsel, and his inspiring spiritual leadership;
he will long be remembered with respect and admiration by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of the Reverend Charles William Mays Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Charles William Mays Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate