SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans everywhere in celebrating the rich history of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, The African Methodist Episcopal Church was
founded by African Americans who were facing racial
discrimination in their churches; congregants created their own
denomination while continuing to adhere to the Methodist
doctrine and order of worship; and
WHEREAS, Among the tenets of the church are feeding the
hungry, housing the homeless, and ministering to the needs of
those in prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and mental
institutions; and
WHEREAS, The African Methodist Episcopal Church has long
been a steadfast supporter of education, and it cosponsored the
nation's first independent historically black college,
Wilberforce University; the church is affiliated with other
colleges and universities across the country, including Allen
University, Morris Brown College, and Paul Quinn College; and
WHEREAS, To commemorate the unique history of this
denomination, Rice Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Dallas is sponsoring a Founder's Day Banquet on February 25,
2011; born in protest against slavery and racial discrimination,
the African Methodist Episcopal Church has served as a beacon for
worshippers the world over; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the members and clergy of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church on their many contributions to our
society and extend best wishes for continued growth and success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the church's enduring legacy.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate