SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 549
WHEREAS, Members of the Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort
Worth are joining together on April 5, 2009, to celebrate the
dedication of the new Community Life and Learning Center; and
WHEREAS, Guided by the missionary efforts of Annie
Gillispy, Chosen Vessel Cathedral was established in 1920; the
first Afro-American apostolic church in Fort Worth, it has been
blessed with many compassionate and able leaders through the
years, including Bishop William North and Elders Frank Coats,
John Sanders, William Thompson, William Foree, and Thomas Jones;
today, that tradition of service continues with the inspired
teachings of the church's senior pastor, Bishop Richard E. Young;
and
WHEREAS, Through regular worship services, outreach
efforts, and the development of special programs, the church
strives to serve members of all ages as well as the greater
community; and
WHEREAS, In an effort to better meet that goal, Chosen
Vessel Cathedral has established the new Community Life and
Learning Center; containing a basketball and volleyball court,
bowling alley, fitness center, sports cafe, and several
classrooms, this notable facility will also be the new home for
the Southwest Community Economic Development Corporation, a
nonprofit organization founded by Bishop Young in 2002; in
addition, the center will help to bolster efforts to assist youth
and community outreach by providing space for additional
government-funded programming, including Project F.A.M.I.L.Y.
and a mentorship program for children of incarcerated parents;
and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a common purpose and warm
fellowship, the congregants of Chosen Vessel Cathedral have
remained steadfast in their dedication to their church and in
their ministry to the world around them, and it is a pleasure to
join in commemorating this special event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby warmly congratulate all those associated
with Chosen Vessel Cathedral on the dedication of the new
Community Life and Learning Center and extend to them 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 from the
Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate