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
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| 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 | ||
