H.R. No. 984
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Evans Sr. of Bethlehem
Baptist Church was elected mayor of Mansfield in December 2020; and
WHEREAS, A longtime leader in his community, Mayor Evans
served on the board of trustees of the Mansfield Independent School
District from 2007 to 2016, including two years as president; he was
also a trustee of the Tarrant County College District from 2016 to
2020, the administrator of TCC's ESL and Adult Basic Education
Centers, and a member of the advisory council of Tarrant County
Habitat for Humanity and the advisory board of the Methodist
Mansfield Medical Center, and he now serves on the advisory board of
the Arlington & Mansfield Area Salvation Army Corps; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Michael Evans earned his
bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Texas
at Arlington, his master's degree in divinity from Texas Christian
University, and his doctorate in ministry from Baylor University;
he has been pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield for more
than 30 years, and he is the founder of the church's Educational
Enrichment Corporation and the Historic West Mansfield Texas
Community Development Corporation, which played a leading role in
the construction of Bethlehem's Pioneer Place Senior Adult
Independent Living Complex; in addition, he is a former U.S. Navy
reserve chaplain, the director of Life Touch Cottage Ministries,
and the former director of African American Ministries for the
Baptist General Convention of Texas; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mayor Evans enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Lisa Evans, and their two children and
granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, For many years, this esteemed Texan's leadership and
dedication to his community have greatly benefited his fellow
citizens, and he may reflect with pride on his many contributions to
Mansfield and Tarrant County as he takes on the challenges and
opportunities of his new position; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Dr. Michael A. Evans
Sr. on his election as mayor of Mansfield and extend to him sincere
best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Evans as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 984 was adopted by the House on May 8,
2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House