SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on the 50th anniversary of
his service as a preacher and his 31 years of spiritual leadership
at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Nash was licensed to preach on
April 1, 1969, and was ordained as a pastor in 1970; in the
ensuing years he has distinguished himself as a respected
theologian, a prolific author, and a beloved pastoral leader; and
WHEREAS, Since his calling to the ministry, Dr. Nash has
earned advanced degrees across a range of theological fields,
including biblical studies, divinity, religious education, urban
ministries, and Christian counseling; his broad-ranging
publications include a Christian textbook and works on spiritual
guidance and biblical history; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected theologian, Dr. Nash has served
in numerous spiritual leadership positions, and he currently
serves as president emeritus of the Interdenominational Ministers'
Alliance of Greater Dallas and as president of the Baptist
Missionary and Education State Convention of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 31 years, Dr. Nash has ministered
faithfully to the needs of his spiritual family at Mount Tabor
Missionary Baptist Church; he has devoted his time and energy
unselfishly to the members of his congregation, and he has had a
positive influence on the lives of innumerable Christians; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Stephen Charles Nash Sr. on a
life of exceptional Christian leadership and extend to him
congratulations on his 31st anniversary as pastor at Mount Tabor
Missionary Baptist Church; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate