SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 662

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Austin on the grand occasion of its 108th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church began in 1899 with a small congregation of five families that met regularly in the homes of Carrie Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Denmon; and

WHEREAS, The group moved to Poquito and 22nd Street and named the church Main East Austin Baptist Church; in 1957, a new structure was completed and the church's name was changed to Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, In 1989, the church moved into a larger building on East 38 1/2 Street to accommodate the growing congregation and then moved to a larger facility, its present site at 5900 Cameron Road in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Under the wise stewardship of its past leaders and the outstanding guidance of Senior Pastor A. W. Anthony Mays, who has led the church since 1986, the church has continued to grow and to undertake many worthy projects; and

WHEREAS, The church has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of many Christians over the years; the celebration of its 108th anniversary is an expression of the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission and its dedication to the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and the members of the congregation of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church for a memorable 108th anniversary celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the church as a memento of this special day. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 10, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate