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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Brenham on the |
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occasion of its 145th anniversary, which is being celebrated |
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September 7 and 8, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church traces its |
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roots to a congregation formed in the 1850s that worshiped in |
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secret due to the restrictions placed on African Americans during |
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the days of slavery; the church was formally organized in 1868 |
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and was named in honor of Rose Armstead-Whitaker, a benefactor of |
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the church and the wife of a prominent local citizen; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the church has ministered |
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faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless |
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people; under the guidance and wise stewardship of its pastors |
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and the outstanding leadership of its current pastor, the |
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Reverend John D. Harris, the church has continued to grow and to |
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play a vital role in the life of the Brenham community; and |
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WHEREAS, |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of its 145th anniversary is an |
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opportunity for area citizens to reflect on the church's many |
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contributions to the community and the enlightenment and hope it |
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brings to its congregation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the |
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clergy and members of Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church on the |
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joyous occasion of its 145th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Hegar |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 12, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |