SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 220
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Reverend George V. Clark for his 51 years of loyal
service as pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Austin; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend George V. Clark was called to the
leadership of Mount Zion Baptist Church in March of 1970; over
the last 51 years, he has ministered to the temporal and
spiritual needs of countless people; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the church has continued to
grow and to play a vital role in the life of the East Austin
community; the congregation moved into a new building with
seating for 1,200 worshippers, and the church provides 10
single-family housing units for senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Clark holds leadership positions in a
number of denominational organizations, including the Saint John
Regular Baptist District Association, the Missionary Baptist
General Convention of Texas, and the National Baptist Convention
of America International, Incorporated; he has also served with
such groups as the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, the Texas Public Employees Association, the
Texas Rehabilitation Commission, and the Boy Scouts of America;
and
WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, this
beloved pastor has performed countless ceremonies and has prayed
with members of his congregation in times of hardship and
bereavement and rejoiced with them in times of prosperity; it is
truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby join the members of Mount Zion Baptist Church
in commending the Reverend George V. Clark on 51 years of
exceptional service to his church and his community; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate