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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On June 7, 2009, the members of St. Paul Missionary |
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Baptist Church in Brookshire are celebrating the 111th anniversary |
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of their church's establishment; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1898 by the Reverend Armstead Brandyberg, |
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the First Colored Baptist Church of Brookshire began on a tract of |
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land purchased for $20; it was able to expand thanks to a generous |
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land donation from Deacon Charlie Smith, and with the construction |
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of a church building, it was renamed St. Paul Missionary Baptist |
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Church; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able |
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leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today the tradition of |
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service continues under the direction of the Reverend Dr. Lee |
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Jones, Jr.; officially installed in March 1978, he has been a |
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blessing to his congregants, and his guidance helped to make |
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possible a new worship facility, completed in June 1999; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, |
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members support a variety of commendable programs that offer |
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fellowship as well as help to those in need; in addition to an |
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extensive music ministry, the church has an active youth ministry, |
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a brotherhood and women's mission ministry, and an education |
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committee that provides scholarships; moreover, this "Church with a |
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Big Heart" is home to Christians Against Drugs, a nonprofit group |
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helping to combat addiction; and |
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WHEREAS, St. Paul 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 111th anniversary of St. Paul |
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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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Turner of Harris |
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Dutton |
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Edwards |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2638 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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