H.R. No. 807
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of First Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church in Houston are celebrating the 120th anniversary of their
church's founding in March 2011; and
WHEREAS, First Shiloh Missionary Baptist was organized in
1891 by families who resettled in Houston following a devastating
flood of the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana; the church
constructed its first building at the turn of the century, and in
1955 members entered a new two-story brick structure that continues
to house services today; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, First Shiloh Missionary Baptist
has benefited from the able guidance of many dedicated leaders, and
that tradition of service continues under the direction of the
current pastor, the Reverend John E. Fields; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the men and women of this notable house of worship support a variety
of commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to
those in need, including Operation Outreach and the Junior Church;
and
WHEREAS, First Shiloh Missionary Baptist has long served as a
source of spiritual enrichment 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with First
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on its 120th anniversary and
extend to the congregation 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.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 807 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House