1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 222
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     recognize Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Houston,
 1-4     Texas, on the grand occasion of its 78th anniversary, which
 1-5     is being celebrated during the month of March, 1999; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church has
 1-7     its roots in the Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, which
 1-8     was organized in February of 1921 by a group of people who met
 1-9     in the home of Reverend W. H. Haynes; soon thereafter, a church
1-10     building was erected, and Reverend Haynes served as pastor for
1-11     10 years; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The Reverend S. B. Parker became pastor of the
1-13     church in 1945, and under his guidance the church edifice was
1-14     rebuilt, more property for the church was purchased, and the
1-15     congregation grew extensively; the name of the church was then
1-16     changed to Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Over the years, the Greater Zion Missionary
1-18     Baptist Church has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs
1-19     of innumerable Christians; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Due to the guidance and wise stewardship of its
1-21     pastors, and the outstanding leadership of its current pastor,
1-22     Reverend Curtis C. Lewis, Sr., the church has continued to grow
1-23     and to undertake many worthy projects within the community; and
1-24           WHEREAS, The church has become an invaluable source of
 2-1     strength for its members during their hardships and in times of
 2-2     bereavement; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The celebration of its 78th anniversary is an
 2-4     expression of the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission
 2-5     and its dedication to tradition and unity among Christians; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     76th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and
 2-9     members of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church on the jubilant
2-10     occasion of its 78th anniversary; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-12     church as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-13                                                                Whitmire
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on February 16, 1999.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate