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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize The Petra Christian Center on the occasion of its first 
anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, The Petra Christian Center was incorporated in 
January of 2002 in Stafford with a membership of approximately 
25; today membership has grown to more than forty and is diverse 
in age and family make-up; and
	WHEREAS, With a mission to preach, teach, and serve others, 
The Petra Christian Center seeks to bring enlightenment and hope 
to the community of Stafford; its worship services, stewardship, 
and efforts to encourage those wounded in spirit are a reflection 
of the church's commitment to its mission; and
	WHEREAS, The Petra Christian Center's outreach program
has been a joint venture with Amigos de Dios; through their 
partnership, the two Christian groups have provided meals to 
children and families through the brown bag summer lunch program; 
they have also delivered Thanksgiving packages to the Stafford 
community; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the congregation will convene on 
January 19, 2003, to celebrate their first year of working and 
praying together; Jacques D. Denkins, pastor of The Petra 
Christian Center, will be joined by Dr. William A. Lawson, pastor 
of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, who will serve as guest 
preacher for this joyful occasion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize The Petra Christian Center
as a valued religious institution in Stafford and extend best 
wishes to all associated with the church; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Janek




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 21, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate