1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 832 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Central Congregational Church of Houston, Texas, 1-5 on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary, which is being 1-6 celebrated September 16, 2001; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The rich, historical heritage of Central 1-8 Congregational Church reflects the dedication by its members of 1-9 their talents, skills, vision, wisdom, and selfless service to 1-10 others; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since 1851, the church has been an invaluable 1-12 asset to Houston, and the time-honored tradition continues today 1-13 as the church houses the offices of Houston Habitat for Humanity 1-14 and Houston Graduate School of Theology; and 1-15 WHEREAS, It is a multi-faceted evangelistic organization 1-16 that has served the Houston community in such ministries as 1-17 job training, emergency relief, day care, home meal delivery, 1-18 a clothes closet, back-to-school programs, and a thrift shop; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Central Congregational Church has been a source 1-20 of comfort and hope in times of great distress for its members 2-1 and a place of fellowship and love to those who have come to 2-2 worship for 150 years; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize Central 2-4 Congregational Church and the splendid work its members are doing 2-5 for the community; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby commend the congregation of Central 2-8 Congregational Church on this important milestone in the life 2-9 of the church; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 the congregation as an expression of high regard from the 2-12 Texas Senate. 2-13 Ellis 2-14 ______________________________________ 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 April 30, 2001. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate