H.R. No. 2638
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On June 7, 2009, the members of St. Paul Missionary
Baptist Church in Brookshire are celebrating the 111th anniversary
of their church's establishment; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1898 by the Reverend Armstead Brandyberg,
the First Colored Baptist Church of Brookshire began on a tract of
land purchased for $20; it was able to expand thanks to a generous
land donation from Deacon Charlie Smith, and with the construction
of a church building, it was renamed St. Paul Missionary Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able
leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today the tradition of
service continues under the direction of the Reverend Dr. Lee
Jones, Jr.; officially installed in March 1978, he has been a
blessing to his congregants, and his guidance helped to make
possible a new worship facility, completed in June 1999; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
members support a variety of commendable programs that offer
fellowship as well as help to those in need; in addition to an
extensive music ministry, the church has an active youth ministry,
a brotherhood and women's mission ministry, and an education
committee that provides scholarships; moreover, this "Church with a
Big Heart" is home to Christians Against Drugs, a nonprofit group
helping to combat addiction; and
WHEREAS, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church has long served
as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there,
and its continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering
commitment of its members, both past and present; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 111th anniversary of St. Paul
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to the congregation sincere
best wishes for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship;
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.
Turner of Harris
Dutton
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2638 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House