SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 331

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Saint Agnes Church in Houston on the grand occasion of 
its 36th anniversary, which is being celebrated on March 11 and 
March 16, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Saint Agnes Church began as a vision of
Reverend Gene A. Moore, Sr., who became its first pastor when the 
church was officially organized at the home of Brother and Sister 
Malcolm Williams on March 15, 1967, with 18 members present; and
	WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of
Bishop Moore, the church has continued to grow and to undertake 
many worthy projects in the community; the Saint Agnes Christian 
Academy has been operating for more than 20 years, and the 
seminary, the Gregoreo School, is located in the Saint Agnes 
Pearland Church; and
	WHEREAS, Saint Agnes Church moved to its latest meeting 
facility, the March of Faith Worship Center Dome in 1996; the 
facility has the seating capacity for over 4,000 people; and
	WHEREAS, Saint Agnes Church has become an invaluable source 
of strength for its members during their hardships and in times of 
bereavement; and
	WHEREAS, The celebration of its 36th anniversary is an 
expression of the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission 
and its dedication to tradition and unity among Christians; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and 
members of Saint Agnes Church on the jubilant occasion of its 
36th anniversary; 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.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate