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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For half a century, Houston families have come |
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together to worship at Kashmere Gardens Church of Christ, and the |
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members of this enduring institution are commemorating the 50th |
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anniversary of its founding on March 25, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Currently under the leadership of interim minister |
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Maurice Davis, the church plays an important role in the lives of |
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all who worship there and is a welcome source of aid and |
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encouragement for many in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation supports a number of worthwhile |
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programs including a food pantry, Family Night, and ministries |
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focusing on benevolence, singles, and youth, to name but a few; in |
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addition, the church has worked to benefit Huntsville Prison |
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Ministry, Southwestern Christian College, and the Interfaith |
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CarePartners' Care Team Ministry; and |
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WHEREAS, Kashmere Gardens has established itself as a vital |
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part of Houston's historic Fifth Ward neighborhood during the past |
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five decades, and its continued existence stands as a tribute to |
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the commitment and faith of its leaders and members, both past and |
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present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding |
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of Kashmere Gardens Church of Christ and extend to the congregation |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |