Bill Text: TX SR55 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Houston on the occasion of its 130th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-16 - Reported enrolled [SR55 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR55-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in
  Houston on the occasion of its 130th anniversary, which is being
  celebrated August 14, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  traces its roots to a congregation that was officially organized
  on July 10, 1881; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Brown Chapel African Methodist
  Episcopal Church has ministered to the temporal and spiritual
  needs of countless people; it has steadfastly engaged in carrying
  out the spirit of the original Free African Society, the
  18th-century movement from which the denomination arose; and
         WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its
  previous pastors, and with the outstanding leadership of its
  current pastor, Dr. Ruben D. Braziel, the church has continued to
  grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; and
         WHEREAS, Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  has become an invaluable font of strength for church members
  during times of hardship and bereavement and a source of
  fellowship during times of abundance and joy; and
         WHEREAS, The celebration of its 130th anniversary is an
  expression of the church's enduring commitment to its mission of
  providing enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the
  clergy and members of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal
  Church on the joyous occasion of its 130th 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.
 
  Whitmire
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 16, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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