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