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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 110 years, families have come together to |
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celebrate their faith at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in |
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Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Established on August 7, 1899, Saint John Missionary |
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Baptist Church has since played a vital role in the community, |
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providing area residents with myriad opportunities for spiritual |
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growth, fellowship, and community outreach; its worthwhile |
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programs include jail and youth ministries, the We Do Recover |
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Ministry for those overcoming health and substance abuse problems, |
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and the Missionary Ministry that assists the less fortunate; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able |
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leadership of 12 dedicated pastors through the decades, and today |
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that tradition of service continues under the direction of Keven D. |
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Johnson, who has ministered at Saint John since 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church has long served |
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as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, |
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and its continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering |
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commitment of its members, both past and present; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 110th anniversary of Saint John |
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Missionary Baptist Church and extend to the congregation sincere |
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best wishes for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship; |
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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. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2081 was adopted by the House on May |
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19, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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