SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Bishop Joseph Jackson of Dallas on his outstanding
	contributions to his community and on his elevation to the office
	of Auxiliary Bishop in the Church of God in Christ,
	International; and
	WHEREAS, Joseph Jackson serves as pastor of First
	Pentecostal Church of God in Christ in Dallas, and he was first
	called to ministry in 1965 under the leadership of his father,
	Rev. R. M. Jackson; and
	WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar and theologian, Bishop
	Jackson has served the Church of God in Christ at the local,
	state, and national levels throughout his ministry; in 2015, he
	took on his role as first administrative assistant to Bishop
	Reginald L. Williams Sr., Prelate of the Texas Metropolitan
	Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, and in 2021, he was consecrated to
	the episcopal office of bishop; and
	WHEREAS, Diligent in the execution of his duties and
	dedicated to helping others, Bishop Jackson has served as
	district superintendent of the organization's Texas Northeast
	First Jurisdiction and as regional coordinator for the
	International Youth Department; in addition to his service and
	ministry through the church, he serves as a volunteer chaplain at
	Methodist Charlton Hospital and has been an honored guest speaker
	at Texas A&M University--Commerce and South Oak Cliff High
	School; and
	WHEREAS, Bishop Jackson has ministered faithfully to the
	spiritual and temporal needs of his congregation and innumerable
	Christians, and he has led his church members in establishing
	various outreach ministries and services in support of seniors,
	families facing food insecurity, and the homeless; and
	WHEREAS, Highly respected as a spiritual leader and
	mentor, Bishop Jackson is truly deserving of special recognition
	on his many contributions to the Dallas community and on his
	exemplary leadership and devoted service as pastor of First
	Pentecostal Church of God in Christ; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Bishop Joseph
	Jackson on his elevation to the office of Auxiliary Bishop in the
	Church of God in Christ, International, and extend to him best
	wishes for success in his ministry and in all of his endeavors;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 30, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate