H.R. No. 2752
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church
in Magnolia Springs are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their
church's founding on June 28, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Springhill Missionary Baptist was established in
1865 at the end of the civil war to provide a place for worship and
education for recently freed slaves; they met in a log cabin until
1868, when congregants purchased 14 acres of land for a church,
school, and cemetery; as Magnolia Springs and the surrounding area
grew, so did the church, and its present facility was constructed in
1970; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Springhill Missionary
Baptist has played a vital role in the community, providing myriad
opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship; furthermore,
the church has established the Sophronia Holmes and Willie M.
Rosemon Scholarship to honor two devoted members and help support
local students, and it is active with the Kirbyville Christian
Outreach program; and
WHEREAS, Springhill Missionary Baptist Church has long
served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship
there, and its continued existence is a testament to the unwavering
commitment of its members and clergy, both past and present; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of Springhill
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to the congregation sincere
best wishes for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship;
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.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2752 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House