H.R. No. 2130
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in
Galveston are celebrating the 120th anniversary of their church's
founding on May 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Since its organization by 16 charter members in
1889, the congregation of Macedonia has benefited from the able
leadership of many outstanding clergymen; today, that tradition of
dedicated pastoral service is continued by the Reverend A. Wilford
Colbert, who assumed the pulpit of this historic church in 1993; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and inspired by the
achievements of members who have gone before, the congregants of
Macedonia carry out a wide range of ministries that offer
fellowship, encourage spiritual growth, and provide opportunities
for assisting those in need; and
WHEREAS, Macedonia also engages in the wider community in a
number of ways, such as working to foster intercultural
understanding, hosting gatherings related to local concerns,
offering health screenings, and participating in voter
registration drives; in addition, the church provides space for
community functions and supports the Ambassadors Preparatory
Academy charter school, which Reverend Colbert was instrumental in
launching; and
WHEREAS, Macedonia's sanctuary has stood at the corner of
29th Street and Avenue M-1/2 since before the turn of the 20th
century; the first permanent church building on that site was
destroyed by the Galveston Storm of 1900, and the sanctuary that
replaced it was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008; this
resilient congregation has recently completed repairs to their
facilities, however, and purchased several new properties to
facilitate future growth; and
WHEREAS, For well over a century, countless Galveston
residents have looked to Macedonia for spiritual support and
guidance, and it is a privilege 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 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 120th anniversary of Macedonia
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to its pastor and congregation
sincere best wishes for a joyous and memorable celebration; 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.
Eiland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2130 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House