SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Robert A. Williams Jr., who is being honored by New
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas as the 2023
Sword of the Spirit recipient; and
WHEREAS, Dr. R. A. Williams Jr. is a beloved and respected
minister and teacher committed to global ministry and
evangelism; a native of Houston, this esteemed preacher is the
pastor of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Los Angeles, where he
has faithfully ministered to the temporal and spiritual needs of
his congregation for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Southern University, he went
on to earn his master's and doctorate degrees from California
Graduate School of Theology, and he was awarded a second
doctorate degree of divinity from Faith Seminary in Tacoma,
Washington; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar and theologian,
Dr. Williams is active in a number of faith-based organizations,
including the Western Baptist State Convention and the Los Angeles
Police Clergy Council; he is the founder and president of the WHW
Ministers Conference, an annual event that instructs ministers and
Bible teachers in the art of biblical exposition; and
WHEREAS, Guided by a spirit of obedience to scriptural
truth, Dr. Williams has received numerous accolades and honors
for his contributions, including being knighted as a Kentucky
Colonel in 1984 by the state's governor; throughout his ministry,
he has continued to provide a path of hope and enlightenment that
has benefited countless individuals and communities around the
globe; and
WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
Dr. Williams has led his church with loyalty and dedication and
has encouraged his congregation to persevere in holiness and the
pursuit of knowledge; his mentorship is a blessing to church
leaders and members, and his example and faithful teachings are a
source of inspiration and empowerment to innumerable Christians;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Robert A.
Williams Jr. and join the members of New Pilgrim Rest Missionary
Baptist Church in honoring him as the 2023 Sword of the Spirit
recipient; 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.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 16, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate