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79R8971 MDM-D
By: Farabee 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.