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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Gwendolyn Spratt on her 32 years of spiritual
  leadership as pastor of the Church of the Blood Covenant in Oak
  Cliff; and
         WHEREAS, Born in the small East Texas town of Smithland,
  Gwendolyn Spratt graduated from Jefferson High School and went on
  to earn a bachelor's degree at Minnesota Metropolitan College and
  a master's degree at the University of Michigan; and
         WHEREAS, She later returned to Texas, where she helped to
  shape countless young minds during her more than 25 years as a
  teacher with the Dallas Independent School District; she was
  blessed to marry the love of her life, Dr. Lorenzo Spratt, and to
  raise their cherished son, Dalen, by loving example; today, her
  life is immeasurably enriched by the presence of her
  granddaughter, Axel; and
         WHEREAS, Called to spiritual service, Dr. Gwendolyn Spratt
  was ordained as a minister in 1993, and the Church of the Blood
  Covenant was founded under her pastoral guidance; during her
  three decades of devoted full-time leadership, she returned to
  school to earn her doctorate of theological studies from Grace
  International Seminary; and
         WHEREAS, Inspirational and attuned to the needs of others,
  Dr. Spratt is a devoted community servant and a trusted spiritual
  advisor; through her work and faithful ministry, she has made a
  positive difference in the lives of countless people in her
  congregation and beyond, and she is truly deserving of special
  recognition for her 32 years of pastoral leadership; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Gwendolyn
  Spratt on her faithful service as pastor of the Church of the
  Blood Covenant and extend to her best wishes for success in all
  her endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her 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 September 4, 2025.
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
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       Member, Texas Senate