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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize San Gabriel Christian Church on the occasion of the 

dedication of its official Texas Historical Marker on

August 7, 2005, and on its 151st anniversary of service to the 

communities of Milam County; and

	WHEREAS, Early institutions in the area that is Milam County

included three 18th-century Spanish missions and a presidio; in 

1835, the Mexican government granted a league of land to

Abigail McLennan Fokes; on this land, San Gabriel Christian Church

would later be located at three different sites; and

	WHEREAS, In the 1840s, a group of Christians began 

worshipping in private homes in the area; however, the church's 

first documented baptism was in 1854; and

	WHEREAS, The San Gabriel Christian Church was formally 

organized in 1859, and it is now recognized as the oldest 

continuous ministry in Milam County; its first sanctuary was 

built in 1884, but due to frequent floods, the congregation moved 

to a new sanctuary across the river; later, members of the 

congregation constructed the third and present house of worship 

in 1924; and

	WHEREAS, The church has ministered faithfully to the needs 

of many Christians and has been a source of strength for its 

members during their hardships and in times of bereavement; its 

recognition by the Texas Historical Commission with a historic 

marker will assure its preservation for future generations; now, 

therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend 

congratulations to the clergy and members of San Gabriel 

Christian Church on the occasion of the dedication of its 

official Texas Historical Marker and extend to all best wishes 

for a memorable event; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

the church as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.

                                                                           Ogden









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 4, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate