H.R. No. 1617
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of Christ Fellowship in McKinney
  celebrated the 20th anniversary of their church's founding on March
  16, 2017; and
         WHEREAS, Originally known as McKinney Fellowship, the church
  was organized by senior pastor Bruce Miller and held its first
  service on March 16, 1997; the congregation adopted the name Christ
  Fellowship in 2010, and after two decades of growth, this vital
  institution currently has more than 2,000 members, an online
  following, and a dedicated team of pastors, support staff, and over
  350 volunteers; and
         WHEREAS, In April 2017, the church is breaking ground on a
  construction project that will include renovations and a new
  auxiliary worship center for Spanish-language services; and
         WHEREAS, Countless McKinney residents have looked to Christ
  Fellowship for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a
  pleasure to join in honoring the congregation at this special time
  in its history; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of Christ
  Fellowship and extend to its members 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.
 
  Sanford
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1617 was adopted by the House on May
  4, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House