SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121
WHEREAS, Dr. Mark Neeley is retiring as pastor of First
Baptist Church of Mineola on August 31, 2017, following 27 years
of committed service to that congregation; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Baylor University, Mark Neeley
earned a master of divinity degree and a doctor of ministry
degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he
later completed a sabbatical study of the Old Testament at Regent
College in Vancouver; and
WHEREAS, Beginning his work as a summer youth minister at
First Baptist Church of Hitchcock, Dr. Neeley went on to become
the church's associate pastor in 1977 and its pastor three years
later; in 1990, he was called to lead First Baptist Church of
Mineola, where he has helped create a strong sense of unity and
fellowship among members of the congregation; moreover, he has
overseen a number of renovations and additions to the church
facility during his nearly three decades at the pulpit; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed clergyman has distinguished himself
as a moderator for the Smith Baptist Association and as a member
of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board and
the Mineola Ministerial Alliance; he has also served on the
Hitchcock and Mineola Independent School District Long Range
Planning Committees; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Neeley is blessed with
the love and encouragement of his wife, Peggy, and he takes
immense pride in their two daughters, Sarah and Sally; and
WHEREAS, Mark Neeley has wholeheartedly devoted his
talents and energies to advancing the mission of First Baptist
Church of Mineola, and his insight and leadership have touched
the lives of countless people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the
Reverend Dr. Mark Neeley on his retirement as pastor of First
Baptist Church of Mineola and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Dr. Neeley as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate