By: Gallegos S.R. No. 341 1-1 By: Gallegos S.R. No. 341 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Houston, 1-5 Texas, on the grand occasion of its 31st anniversary which is being 1-6 celebrated March 23, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1-8 originated on March 13, 1966, when a small group of disciples met 1-9 to discuss the establishment of a new church and agreed upon a 1-10 name; on March 24, 1966, the church was organized in a facility 1-11 on the Eastex Freeway and was later moved to a facility on Jensen; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, On October 17, 1966, the Reverend Wilbert Leo Daniels 1-14 was installed as the first pastor; he became noted for his help to 1-15 the sick and shut-ins and for initiating the Home Ministry; his dream 1-16 of constructing a home for the elderly and handicapped was realized 1-17 after his death under the guidance of Reverend C. D. Daniels, Jr.; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, The W. Leo Daniels Tower was dedicated in 1979, the 1-20 sanctuary was renovated in 1980, and the church underwent major 1-21 renovations in 1988 and 1989; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Over the years, the Greater Jerusalem Missionary 1-23 Baptist Church has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of 2-1 innumerable Christians; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Due to the guidance and wise stewardship of its 2-3 pastors, and the outstanding leadership of its current pastor, 2-4 the church has continued to grow and to undertake many worthy 2-5 projects within the Houston community; and 2-6 WHEREAS, The Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church has 2-7 become an invaluable source of strength for church members during 2-8 their hardships and in times of bereavement; and 2-9 WHEREAS, The celebration of its 31st anniversary is an 2-10 expression of the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission 2-11 and its dedication to tradition and unity among Christians; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and 2-15 members of Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church on the 2-16 jubilant occasion of its 31st anniversary; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-18 the church as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on March 17, 1997. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate