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