H.R. No. 2953

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The members of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church in Houston's Fifth Ward are celebrating the 90th anniversary of their church's founding on June 14, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Originally known as Gregg Street Presbyterian Church, the church was organized in 1925 by the Reverend James Henry Monroe Boyce; it has since benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding clergymen, including the Reverends David Shipley, Edward Triem, and J. D. Intsiful Jr., and interim pastors David Northcutt and Dr. Charles Teykl; in 2013, the Reverend Jon C. Guyton was appointed pastor at Pinecrest, his lifelong church home; and

WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have established a variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those in need; those initiatives include the Leavesley Education Center, day camp, employment training, refugee resettlement, weekly senior meals, and a well-baby clinic; and

WHEREAS, Countless Houston residents have looked to Pinecrest Presbyterian for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 90th anniversary of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church and extend to its clergy and congregation sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Dutton

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2953 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House