SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 583
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Pastor Kenneth Ray Levingston for his exemplary
	leadership in the Houston community; and
	WHEREAS, Kenneth Levingston has served as pastor of Jones
	Memorial United Methodist Church since 2008; under his guidance,
	the church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the
	life of the community; and
	WHEREAS, Pastor Levingston earned a master of divinity
	degree from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist
	University and served at several churches throughout the Houston
	area before joining Jones Memorial United Methodist Church; he is
	noted for his ability to communicate with people from all
	backgrounds, from rural to suburban to urban and multicultural; and
	WHEREAS, He has been active in the community through his
	work in creating an after-school mentoring program, his
	volunteer efforts at Frost Elementary School, and his service on
	the board of Houston Methodist Hospital and the Texas Annual
	Conference Board of Ordained Ministry; and
	WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this
	beloved pastor has had a profound impact on the lives of his church
	members and on the community at large; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend Pastor Kenneth Ray Levingston on his
	exceptional service to Jones Memorial United Methodist Church
	and his community and extend to him best wishes for continued
	success in all his endeavors; 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.
	Ellis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 20, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate