2023S0346-1 03/31/23 By: West S.R. No. 383 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome Pastor Obed Obeng-Addae to Dallas, where he will be honored at a reception on April 12, 2023; and WHEREAS, Pastor Obed Obeng-Addae has worked in Christian ministry for more than two decades and presides over Christ Cosmopolitan Incorporated and its network of churches in Africa and Europe; he also serves as chief executive officer of the Cosmopolitan TV Network, and through his ministry delivers encouraging messages of faith and healing to his congregation and listeners; and WHEREAS, An accomplished theologian and scholar, Pastor Obed holds a bachelor of science degree in geodetic engineering, a master's degree in business administration, and doctorate degrees in apologetics and in prophetic and eschatological hermeneutics; and WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, determination, and strength, Pastor Obed is a respected leader and minister as well as a devoted husband and father; it is indeed fitting that he receive special recognition and a heartfelt welcome to the City of Dallas and to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Pastor Obed Obeng-Addae for his many positive contributions to society and extend to him best wishes for continued success in his ministry and in all of his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.