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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of |
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its Official Texas Historical Marker dedication ceremony, which |
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is being conducted by the Harris County Historical Commission on |
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March 23, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Historical Commission honors those |
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places and institutions that have had historical significance to |
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the community and state, and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church |
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has had a positive impact on the citizens of Houston and Harris |
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County for many years; and |
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WHEREAS, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has its roots |
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in a church organized in the late 1890s in Freedmantown that was |
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known briefly as Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church; in 1907, the |
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church bought land at 1216 Ruthven Street and built a one-story |
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wood structure; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1912, the church incorporated as Macedonia |
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Baptist Church, and in 1928, it purchased the land where it rests |
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today at 1401 Ruthven Street; over 20 years later, the church |
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erected a large two-story structure that included an auditorium, |
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classrooms, and a kitchen; and |
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WHEREAS, The church experienced congregational growth and |
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expanded its outreach programs and assistance to the community; |
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over the years, the church has supported charitable causes and |
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has consistently reached out to those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the church, now known as Macedonia |
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Missionary Baptist Church, continues to provide enlightenment, |
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hope, and support to members of its congregation, the community, |
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and the residents of Houston; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to all who are a part |
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of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church community and best |
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wishes for a memorable Official Texas Historical Marker |
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dedication ceremony; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this ceremony and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. |
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Ellis |
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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 February 25, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |