H.R. No. 832
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An official Texas Historical Marker is being
dedicated at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on
March 23, 2013, in recognition of the church's long and notable
record of service; and
WHEREAS, A mainstay of Houston's historic Fourth Ward since
its inception in the late 1890s, Macedonia Missionary Baptist
Church was known as Shiloh MBC for a short time before being
incorporated in 1912 with its current name; today, Macedonia
supports a number of programs and outreach initiatives beneficial
to members of the church and the wider community; and
WHEREAS, The congregation's initial one-story wood sanctuary
at 1216 Ruthven was replaced in 1928 with a more spacious building
featuring twin towers; Macedonia has hosted worship services for
more than half a century at 1401 Ruthven, where the current
two-story church home includes an auditorium, classrooms, and a
kitchen; and
WHEREAS, Many generations of area residents have looked to
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for spiritual enrichment and
practical assistance, and it is a privilege to join in honoring the
church on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of an official Texas
Historical Marker at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 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.
Coleman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 832 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House