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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 327

	WHEREAS, For 140 years, many families have come together to 
celebrate their faith at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 
in Houston; and
	WHEREAS, This enduring institution has distinguished 
itself as a respected house of worship over the course of its 
history, and as a vital and valued asset to the Houston area, 
serving the community with commitment and compassion; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1865 by citizens of the
Piney Point community, the church was originally led by the 
Reverend Max Austin, Sr.; and
	WHEREAS, In 1955, Pilgrim Rest was blessed to find the
Reverend Clarence George Wilkins, who pastored the congregation 
for nearly half a century; under his able leadership, the church 
grew from 200 to 1,500 members, constructed a new sanctuary, 
added an activity center, and raised the J. B. Alford Memorial 
Educational Building, which features a nursery, library, 
multipurpose room, and finance room; and
	WHEREAS, Currently under the direction of the
Reverend James Ellis Blake, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist 
Church is celebrating its anniversary with a special service on 
March 20, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, In marking this auspicious occasion, friends and 
supporters of the church honor its rich heritage even as they 
reaffirm the values on which it was built, and it is indeed 
fitting at this time to pay tribute to this venerable institution;
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby honor Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist 
Church in Houston on its 140th anniversary and extend to its 
members sincere best wishes for a memorable celebration; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Janek




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 7, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate