Bill Text: TX SR19 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-10-12 - Reported enrolled [SR19 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR19-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the | ||
grand occasion of its 100th anniversary, which will be celebrated | ||
on October 22, 2023; and | ||
WHEREAS, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was established | ||
in 1923 by Rev. Eltee Williams and three founding members of the | ||
congregation; in 1930, Pastor M. C. Williams became the spiritual | ||
leader of the church, and his teachings and enthusiasm attracted | ||
additional members to the small, barnlike structure to hear his | ||
words of ministry; and | ||
WHEREAS, The growing ecclesia relocated to a new facility | ||
in 1941 and began constructing a two-story educational building | ||
with classrooms, a kitchen and dining area, and a Sunday school | ||
assembly hall; after the death of Pastor M. C. Williams in 1958, | ||
his son, Floyd Nathaniel Williams, was selected by the | ||
congregation to serve as pastor, and one year later, the church | ||
moved to its newly erected place of worship; and | ||
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of | ||
Rev. F. N. Williams, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church | ||
witnessed exponential growth with the development of new | ||
departments, programs, and auxiliary positions as well as | ||
numerous outreach ministries to serve the community across all | ||
areas of need; and | ||
WHEREAS, When the church's roof collapsed in 1971, Pastor | ||
Williams encouraged his congregation to take heart and rebuild, and | ||
in 1975, they established their newest church facility where the | ||
congregation continuestogatherinworshipandfellowship; and | ||
WHEREAS, Through the faith and perseverance of church | ||
members and the dedication and leadership of the church's clergy | ||
and its current pastor Rev. F. N. Williams, the church has had an | ||
extraordinary impact on the lives of countless individuals and | ||
families throughout the past century, and it is truly fitting | ||
that the church receive special recognition on reaching this | ||
remarkable milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the leaders and | ||
members of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on their | ||
contributions to the Acres Homes community and extend to all best | ||
wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration and for | ||
continued success in their ministry; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
honor of this special occasion. | ||
Whitmire | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on October 12, 2023. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |