By: Ellis S.R. No. 424 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize New Direction Baptist Church of Houston, Texas, on 1-4 the grand occasion of its dedication service for its church 1-5 building which is being held March 28, 1993; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Since its establishment, New Direction Baptist 1-7 Church has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of its 1-8 members; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Due to the outstanding leadership of its pastor, 1-10 Reverend Rivers R. Glover, Sr., the church has continued to grow 1-11 and to undertake many worthy projects within the community; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The New Direction Baptist Church has become an 1-13 invaluable source of strength for church members during their 1-14 hardships and in times of bereavement; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The dedication of the church building is an 1-16 opportunity to celebrate the church's enduring commitment to its 1-17 holy mission and its advocacy of tradition and unity among 1-18 Christians; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 73rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and 1-21 members of New Direction Baptist Church on the joyous occasion 1-22 of the dedication of its church building; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 the church as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-2 _____________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the 2-5 above Resolution was adopted by 2-6 the Senate on March 15, 1993. 2-7 _____________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 _____________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate