Freestone County, Texas
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Texas Senate
Resolution #76

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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 76
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                      Reverend Dr. Forest L. Livingston
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of Dallas in mourning the loss of Reverend Dr. Forest L. Livingston,
 1-8     who died January 15, 1999, at the age of 79; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born July 13, 1919, in Freestone County,
1-10     Forest Livingston became pastor of Greater Saint John Primitive
1-11     Baptist Church in 1940 and remained its pastor until his death;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Over the years, Elder Livingston ministered
1-14     faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable Christians;
1-15     under his leadership, the church provided enlightenment, hope,
1-16     and support to the citizens of South Dallas; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Elder Livingston assisted with the needs of the
1-18     community through his involvement with the Dallas Ministerial
1-19     Alliance and other Dallas-based organizations; and
1-20           WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion,
1-21     Elder Livingston performed countless ceremonies and prayed for
1-22     and counselled his church members during their hardships and in
1-23     times of bereavement; and
1-24           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,
 2-1     Elder Livingston was respected for his many accomplishments
 2-2     and his leadership in the community; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
 2-4     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
 2-5     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Elder Livingston was a devoted husband, father, and
 2-7     grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
 2-8     forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
2-11     family of Reverend Dr. Forest L. Livingston; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-13     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-14     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
2-15     in memory of Elder Forest Livingston.
2-16                                                                    West
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2-18                                         President of the Senate
2-19                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-20                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-21                                  on January 25, 1999, by a rising vote.
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2-23                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-24                                  ______________________________________
2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate