H.R. No. 1543 is a resolution from the 89th Texas Legislature that honors the life and contributions of Pastor Dave Welch, who was a prominent figure in religious leadership for over four decades. He founded and served as the executive director of several organizations, including the Houston Area Pastor Council, which he established in 2003 and has since grown to include over three hundred pastors. Pastor Welch was instrumental in fostering collaboration among pastors across different denominations and races, promoting Biblical principles within communities and engaging with government leaders at various levels.

The resolution expresses condolences to Pastor Welch's family, highlighting his dedication to faith, family, and freedom, which exemplified the values of Texas. It notes his upbringing in a patriotic family, his ordination, and his long marriage to Valerie, with whom he had six children and twenty grandchildren. The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted the resolution on June 2, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for his family, concluding with the House adjourning in his memory.