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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 212
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize First Pentecostal Church of Silsbee on the grand |
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occasion of its 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated |
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March 9, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, The sanctuary of First Pentecostal Church is |
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located on the site of Old Town, where Henry Mark Blackmon and |
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Albert McKinney first gathered with members of the community to |
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hold Bible studies and prayer meetings beginning in 1925; as the |
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group grew, Mr. Blackmon purchased land and began constructing |
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the church's first building, which began holding church services |
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in 1927; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its |
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former pastors and the outstanding leadership of its current |
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pastor, Rev. James Homer Looper, First Pentecostal Church has |
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ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of countless |
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Christians and has continued to play a vital role in the Silsbee |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, The church has endured many challenges and |
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transitions since it was first organized; the addition of a |
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gymnasium and housing for elderly members in 1988 served as a |
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temporary center for services and revivals after the sanctuary |
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was destroyed in a fire, and the church's devoted congregants |
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have supported each other in times of hardship and have grown and |
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rejoiced during times of abundance; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 100th anniversary |
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is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich history and on |
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the many benefits it has provided to the Silsbee community and |
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beyond through its ministries over the past century; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize First Pentecostal Church of |
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Silsbee on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend to |
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its clergy and members of the congregation best wishes for a |
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joyous commemorative celebration and for continued success in |
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their ministry; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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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 March 6, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |