Bill Text: TX SR288 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of its Official Texas Historical Marker dedication ceremony.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-25 - Reported enrolled [SR288 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR288-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of | ||
| its Official Texas Historical Marker dedication ceremony, which | ||
| is being conducted by the Harris County Historical Commission on | ||
| March 23, 2013; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Texas Historical Commission honors those | ||
| places and institutions that have had historical significance to | ||
| the community and state, and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church | ||
| has had a positive impact on the citizens of Houston and Harris | ||
| County for many years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has its roots | ||
| in a church organized in the late 1890s in Freedmantown that was | ||
| known briefly as Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church; in 1907, the | ||
| church bought land at 1216 Ruthven Street and built a one-story | ||
| wood structure; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1912, the church incorporated as Macedonia | ||
| Baptist Church, and in 1928, it purchased the land where it rests | ||
| today at 1401 Ruthven Street; over 20 years later, the church | ||
| erected a large two-story structure that included an auditorium, | ||
| classrooms, and a kitchen; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The church experienced congregational growth and | ||
| expanded its outreach programs and assistance to the community; | ||
| over the years, the church has supported charitable causes and | ||
| has consistently reached out to those in need; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today, the church, now known as Macedonia | ||
| Missionary Baptist Church, continues to provide enlightenment, | ||
| hope, and support to members of its congregation, the community, | ||
| and the residents of Houston; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to all who are a part | ||
| of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church community and best | ||
| wishes for a memorable Official Texas Historical Marker | ||
| dedication ceremony; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
| honor of this ceremony and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. | ||
| Ellis | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 25, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
