HR528 - Honoring the Reverend Marvin Joe Moore and Sister Mildred Ann Moore for their 50 years of pastoral service at First Church Bay City.

      H.R. No. 528       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Reverend Marvin Joe Moore and his wife, Mildred   Ann Moore, are being honored on May 25, 2025, for their 50 years of   pastoral leadership at First Church Bay City; and          WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, Reverend and Sister   Moore have guided their church with steadfast dedication and   compassion; both husband and wife hold multiple certifications and   licenses, and they have demonstrated a firm commitment to meeting   the needs of their congregants as well as to providing mentorship to   aspiring members of the clergy; along the way, they have been   blessed to watch their children and grandchildren follow in their   footsteps by becoming involved in the church's pastoral, music, and   outreach ministries; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin Joe Moore has preached the gospel all   over the world, including in such faraway places as South Africa,   Hong Kong, the Philippines, France, Israel, India, and the   Netherlands; his overseas ministry work continues to this day, and   next year, he plans to visit and meet with ministers in Goa, India;   and          WHEREAS, A former schoolteacher and a licensed professional   counselor, Sister Mildred Ann Moore is focused on helping victims   of domestic violence, and she is an active part of the county's   crisis intervention team for those needing counseling during   emergencies and disasters; she has played a vital role in the music   ministry at First Church in Bay City, and she has inspired many   people by sharing her gifts as a musician with her congregation and   during her husband's foreign ministry travels; and          WHEREAS, For half a century, Reverend Marvin Joe Moore and   Sister Mildred Ann Moore have wholeheartedly committed themselves   to advancing the mission of First Church in Bay City, and it is   indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing the couple as they   celebrate this special milestone; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Marvin Joe Moore and Sister   Mildred Ann Moore for their 50 years of pastoral service at First   Church Bay City and extend to them sincere best wishes for the   future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Louderback     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 528 was adopted by the House on April   17, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House