Bill Text: TX SR12 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 12 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing Strangers Rest Baptist Church on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-22 - Reported enrolled [SR12 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR12-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Strangers Rest Baptist Church, which is celebrating
	its 80th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Strangers Rest Baptist Church began as a Sunday
	school class in the home of its founding pastor, the late
	Reverend M. C. Watson, in 1941; a small group of faithful members
	soon purchased a lot at Donnelly Avenue and Horne Street and
	built a small-frame sanctuary, and Pastor Watson guided the
	congregation there until November of 1947; and
	WHEREAS, The late Reverend Roy W. West was called to lead
	the church in 1948, and through his guidance, the church family
	of 50 flourished and grew to more than 300 members; the church
	opened a new sanctuary in 1952; and
	WHEREAS, In 1979, the Strangers Rest congregation elected
	the late Reverend Roy E. West as pastor, and he guided the church
	through an impressive era of growth and outreach; during his
	spiritual tenure, the church family grew to 900 members and
	benefited from a new phase of expansion that included a bi-level
	educational complex; and
	WHEREAS, For the last six years, the church has prospered
	under the exemplary leadership of the Reverend Eddie Brown Sr.;
	this devoted minister has ushered in an era of transformation and
	ministry development that has strengthened the church and its
	members while promoting a healthier, happier community; and
	WHEREAS, Strangers Rest Baptist Church has long been an
	invaluable source of strength and comfort for its members and a
	beacon of hope and support for area residents; the celebration of
	its 80th anniversary is an opportunity for all to reflect on the
	church's rich history and on the ministries it has established to
	the benefit of the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the
	clergy and members of Strangers Rest Baptist Church on the joyous
	occasion of its 80th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

	Nelson



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		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on September 22, 2021.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate