H.R. No. 288



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church in San 
Antonio marked its 55th anniversary on December 11, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Founded on October 18, 1950, the congregation held 
its first service on November 5 of that year, with the Reverend O. 
W. Hodges presiding; the church building, purchased from Hackberry 
Street Methodist Church by Bishop Joseph Gomez, was officially 
dedicated on December 17, 1950; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, members of St. Joseph have 
enjoyed the inspired teachings of a host of dedicated ministers; 
since 1993, the congregation has benefited from the spiritual 
guidance and leadership of the Reverend Marilyn Ladson Andrews, 
whose many contributions include renovations and additions to the 
physical plant, the creation of the Carol Shanklin Outreach 
Ministry, which is a special ministry for youth, and a radio 
ministry, the implementation of tutoring services, and the 
organization of a class leaders council, weekly Bible studies, and 
prayer meetings; and
	WHEREAS, United by their shared faith, members of St. Joseph 
A.M.E. Church have played a vital role in the San Antonio community 
for more than five decades, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize 
this milestone in their institution's rich history; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Reverend 
Marilyn Ladson Andrews and all those associated with St. Joseph 
African Methodist Episcopal Church on the 55th anniversary of the 
church's founding and extend to them best wishes for the future; 
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.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 288 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House