Bill Text: TX SR185 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 185 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing the members and clergy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church for their contributions to our society.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-07 - Reported enrolled [SR185 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR185-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join Texans everywhere in celebrating the rich history of the
	African Methodist Episcopal Church; and
	WHEREAS, The African Methodist Episcopal Church was
	founded by African Americans who were facing racial
	discrimination in their churches; congregants created their own
	denomination while continuing to adhere to the Methodist
	doctrine and order of worship; and
	WHEREAS, Among the tenets of the church are feeding the
	hungry, housing the homeless, and ministering to the needs of
	those in prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and mental
	institutions; and
	WHEREAS, The African Methodist Episcopal Church has long
	been a steadfast supporter of education, and it cosponsored the
	nation's first independent historically black college,
	Wilberforce University; the church is affiliated with other
	colleges and universities across the country, including Allen
	University, Morris Brown College, and Paul Quinn College; and
	WHEREAS, To commemorate the unique history of this
	denomination, Rice Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in
	Dallas is sponsoring a Founder's Day Banquet on February 25,
	2011; born in protest against slavery and racial discrimination,
	the African Methodist Episcopal Church has served as a beacon for
	worshippers the world over; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby commend the members and clergy of the African
	Methodist Episcopal Church on their many contributions to our
	society and extend best wishes for continued growth and success;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of the church's enduring legacy.

	West



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 7, 2011.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate