SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Reverend Dr. John D. Harris on his decades of
devoted service to Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church and to
the people of Brenham, Washington County, and the Lone Star
State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. John Harris' professional career includes
more than five decades as a college and public school educator,
counselor, and administrator; after working in numerous Texas
school districts, colleges, and universities, he returned to his
hometown of Brenham and has spent 35 years in notable student
services administration roles at Blinn College, including his
current role as an academic advisor; and
WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and passion, Reverend
Harris answered the call to the gospel ministry in 1990; he
earned a certificate in ministry from Houston College of Biblical
Studies and devoted 10 years as pastor of Mercy Seat Baptist
Church in Washington, Texas; since 2001, he has been a source of
spiritual guidance and boundless generosity to the Brenham
community as senior pastor of Mount Rose Missionary Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harris holds leadership positions in a number
of professional organizations, and he and his treasured wife of
52 years, Helen, are owners of the Golden Years Home Health
Agency in Brenham; he is justifiably proud of his legacy as a
cherished leader in Washington County and as a loving father and
grandfather to his family; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harris is revered by many for his ministerial
service and for the lasting impact he has made on countless young
people during his career in education, and it is indeed fitting
that he receive special recognition on the occasion of his 25th
anniversary at Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Rev. Dr. John D. Harris on his
dedicated service and his many contributions to the church, the
congregation, and the community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 12, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate