SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Brenham on the
occasion of its 145th anniversary, which is being celebrated
September 7 and 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church traces its
roots to a congregation formed in the 1850s that worshiped in
secret due to the restrictions placed on African Americans during
the days of slavery; the church was formally organized in 1868
and was named in honor of Rose Armstead-Whitaker, a benefactor of
the church and the wife of a prominent local citizen; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the church has ministered
faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless
people; under the guidance and wise stewardship of its pastors
and the outstanding leadership of its current pastor, the
Reverend John D. Harris, the church has continued to grow and to
play a vital role in the life of the Brenham community; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, The celebration of its 145th anniversary is an
opportunity for area citizens to reflect on the church's many
contributions to the community and the enlightenment and hope it
brings to its congregation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the
clergy and members of Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church on the
joyous occasion of its 145th anniversary; 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.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate