H.R. No. 1543 is a resolution from the 89th Texas Legislature honoring 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, the Texas Pastor Council, and the United States Pastor Council. Under his leadership, the Houston Area Pastor Council grew to include over three hundred pastors and became a model for promoting Biblical principles across various communities. Pastor Welch was also known for his active engagement with government leaders at multiple levels, advocating for faith, family, and freedom.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Pastor Welch's family, acknowledging his dedication to his faith and community, as well as his legacy as a family man, married for 42 years with 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, ensuring that the House adjourns in his memory.