Bill Text: TX HR613 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Ellery A. Richard of Second Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on his 21st pastoral anniversary.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-04-01 - Reported enrolled [HR613 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR613-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 613

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ellery A. Richard is being honored on June 8, 2025,
for his 21 years of dedicated service as the pastor of Second Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church in Houston; and
WHEREAS, A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ellery Richard
attended Houston Baptist University, where he studied accounting
and theology; he began his career as an associate minister at Live
Oak Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, he took the helm of Second Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church, and under his leadership, the church has
established a variety of commendable programs that encourage
fellowship and provide help to those in need; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Richard enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Sheila, and he takes great pride in his two
sons, Tyrell and Evan, as well as in his three grandchildren, Evan,
Madison, and Kason; and
WHEREAS, This inspiring clergyman has led Second Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church with conviction and compassion, and he
has earned the lasting respect and admiration of his congregants as
well as members of the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Pastor Ellery A. Richard on the
joyous occasion of his 21st anniversary with Second Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Pastor Richard as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Simmons
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 613 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House