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                                                                  H.R. No. 755



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members and friends of Gilbert Memorial Christian 
Methodist Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls are celebrating the 
100th anniversary of the church's founding with a special service 
on March 20, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The first African American Methodist congregation 
organized in Wichita Falls, Gilbert Memorial also holds the 
distinction of being the second-oldest African American church in 
the city; and
	WHEREAS, For 100 years, Gilbert Memorial Christian Methodist 
Episcopal Church has been a blessing in the lives of all who have 
worshipped as its congregants and to those it has served throughout 
the community, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church 
on this momentous milestone in its rich history; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby heartily congratulate Gilbert Memorial 
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls on its 
centennial and extend to all involved sincere 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.

                                                                         Farabee

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 755 was adopted by the House on March 
16, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House