SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church was organized on September 18, 1915, under the leadership of the Reverend C. H. Marks; through the years, the church has ministered to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless area citizens; and

WHEREAS, Under the wise guidance and stewardship of its pastors and the outstanding leadership of its current pastor, Dr. Stanley T. Hillard, the church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of the Kashmere Gardens community; and

WHEREAS, Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church has become an invaluable source of strength for church members in times of hardship and bereavement and a place of joyous fellowship in times of prosperity and celebration; and

WHEREAS, The church's 100th anniversary is an opportunity for all to reflect on its invaluable contributions to the congregation and the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend to the members and clergy of Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church best wishes on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate