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          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 12, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate