H.R. No. 1251
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 70 years, families have come together to
celebrate their faith at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Crane; and
WHEREAS, Mount Zion Baptist has served as a spiritual home
for many members of the Crane community since its establishment by
the Reverend T. J. Hollis in February 1945; this notable
institution has provided a setting for important rites of passage
in the lives of area residents, and it is there that congregants
have taken their wedding vows, baptized their children, and mourned
those loved ones who have come to the end of their journey; it is
there, too, that worshippers search for the essential truths and
wisdom that may help them to lead more ethical, harmonious, and
compassionate lives; the church also supports programs that enable
its members to reach out to those in need and to put into action the
tenets of their faith; and
WHEREAS, While Mount Zion Baptist Church has undergone
numerous changes through the years to accommodate the evolving
needs of the congregation, it remains a constant and enduring
presence in Crane, and many who have worshipped there have
experienced a renewal of their faith and the welcoming embrace of a
caring community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate all those affiliated with Mount
Zion Baptist Church on the 70th anniversary of the church's
founding and extend to them 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.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1251 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House