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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723
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WHEREAS, Members of Grace Cathedral Church in Houston are |
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celebrating the 30th anniversary of the founding of their church |
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on June 28, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1985 by Mildred Woodard, Christine |
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and John Brooks, Julia Haynes, Rance Allen, Bessie Mayes, and |
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Forrest and Velma Mitchell, Grace Cathedral Church has played a |
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vital role in the community, providing myriad opportunities for |
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spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, Worshippers first benefited from the able |
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leadership of the Reverend Lewis Terry Jr., and today that |
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tradition of service is continued by the Reverend Charles |
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H. Taylor Sr.; in 2002, Pastor Taylor helped organize the |
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G. C. Community Development Corporation, which works through the |
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church to provide affordable housing for seniors; and |
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WHEREAS, For three decades, Grace Cathedral Church has |
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served as a source of inspiration and guidance to all those who |
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are involved in its activities, and its continued existence is a |
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testament to the unwavering commitment of its members and clergy, |
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both past and present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Grace Cathedral Church on the |
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occasion of its 30th anniversary homecoming celebration and |
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extend to its pastor and congregation sincere best wishes for the |
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future; 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 from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Garcia |
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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 May 6, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |