H.R. No. 2114
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of admired Pastor Louis Charles Sidney Sr.
on May 13, 2023, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, The son of Pastor Elijah J. Sidney and Burlee
Sidney, Louis Sidney was born in Houston on July 21, 1952, and he
grew up as the sixth of nine children; learning from his father, he
was sustained by a strong faith from an early age; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Sidney graduated from Conroe Normal and Real
Bible Seminary with a degree in theology and went on to earn his
doctorate in divinity from the Inter-Baptist Theological Center; in
1984, he was installed as pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist
Church; he served the congregation with wisdom and compassion ever
after, and he was known as a dynamic and inspiring speaker; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping anyone in need, Pastor Sidney
fed the hungry and cared for those who were suffering; he reached
out to the community and local schools in order to improve the lives
of senior citizens and young people; the dean of the Progressive
Peaceful Union District Association, he also worked closely with
the Settegast Improvement Council; he served as a chaplain for the
Houston Police Department and as president of the department's
Northeast Multicultural Coalition; in addition, he was a member of
Ministers Against Crime and the Ministers Coalition of Harris
County and Vicinity; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Sidney shared a fulfilling union of more than
30 years with the former Katie Taylor, and they were blessed with
two sons and three daughters; following her passing, he was
fortunate enough to find love a second time with the former Darlene
Carson, with whom he enjoyed nearly two decades of marriage;
through the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming many
grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, Although Pastor Louis Sidney will be deeply missed
by those he left behind, the passage of time will never diminish the
joy, love, and kindness that he brought into the lives of all who
knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pastor Louis
Charles Sidney Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn
his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pastor
Sidney.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2114 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House