H.R. No. 1059
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin are
  celebrating the 150th anniversary of their church's founding in
  2023; and
         WHEREAS, First organized by a group from the Williamson Creek
  settlement in 1873, the congregation was established as Mt. Zion
  Baptist Church Williamson Creek under the leadership of the
  Reverend Jacob Fontaine; following a devastating flood, the church
  rebuilt on the north bank of Williamson Creek, and that structure
  was moved to East 13th Street in 1948 after the congregation
  relocated to Austin; drawing more and more members, the church
  moved into a larger sanctuary in 1979, and the old church building
  was subsequently converted into the S. A. Davis Fellowship Hall;
  over the years, the church has continued to expand its facilities to
  accommodate the needs of its growing membership; and
         WHEREAS, Since its founding, Mt. Zion Baptist Church has
  benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergy,
  including the Reverend Dr. Daryl L. Horton, who has led the
  congregation since 2021; united by their shared faith and strong
  traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have
  established such commendable programs as the Ace Team, the Mt. Zion
  Action and Resource Center, and Partners in Education; moreover,
  the church contributes to charitable organizations ranging from the
  Salvation Army to the NAACP; and
         WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to Mt. Zion
  Baptist Church 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 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mt. Zion
  Baptist Church in Austin 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.
 
  Cole
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1059 was adopted by the House on April
  20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House