SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 396 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Southeast Community Church of Houston, Texas, on the grand occasion of its 52nd Annual Appreciation Day, which is being celebrated March 27, 2011; and WHEREAS, Over the last 52 years, the Southeast Community Church has ministered faithfully to the needs of the citizens of the Sunnyside community, and due to the guidance and wise stewardship of its current pastor, Thurman H. West, the church has undertaken many worthy projects in the community; and WHEREAS, The church has provided bikes and toys to children at Christmas time and food and school supplies to the needy; when it was first established, the church began holding services in a small home; over the years, the church grew substantially and now has a membership of 400; after damage from Hurricane Ike, parishioners made repairs and refurbished the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall; and WHEREAS, A wise and caring church leader, Pastor West serves as an invaluable source of strength to church members when they are facing hardships and difficult times; and WHEREAS, The observance of the church's 52nd Annual Appreciation Day is an opportunity for area citizens to celebrate its contributions to the community and to express appreciation for the support and inspiration it continues to provide them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members of Southeast Community Church on the joyous occasion of its 52nd Annual Appreciation Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Ellis ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate