78S30584 MDM-D

By:  Jones of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 154



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On September 27, 2003, Pastor Allen G. Madison II 
and the members of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas 
are celebrating the dedication of their new family life and 
education center; and
	WHEREAS, In 1985, Pastor Madison shared his vision of such a 
facility with his congregation and through the years, land was 
purchased, financing and community support were secured, and in 
December 2002, the construction phase of the project began; and
	WHEREAS, The center will house the Mission of H.O.P.E. 
(Helping Other People Excel) organization, whose purpose is to 
encourage and empower East Dallas residents to achieve the highest 
quality of life possible; components of the Mission of H.O.P.E. 
include a prison ministry, day care, school, and programs for 
seniors and families; and
	WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, Saint Mark Missionary 
Baptist Church of Dallas has remained a haven of spiritual solace 
and support, and it is a pleasure to join in celebrating the 
dedication of its family life and education center; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Pastor Allen 
G. Madison II and the congregation of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist 
Church on the joyous occasion of the dedication of the church's 
family life and education center and extend to all involved sincere 
best wishes for a memorable and meaningful observance; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.