SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 305
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church on the grand
occasion of its mortgage burning celebration, which is taking
place March 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church was the
first black Seventh-Day Adventist Church established in Houston,
and it has been serving the Houston area for more than 75 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the church has ministered
faithfully to the spiritual and temporal needs of countless
individuals; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its
pastors and the leadership of its current pastor, Clarence
Williams III, the church has continued to grow and to play a vital
role in the life of the community; and
WHEREAS, The Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church has
become an invaluable source of strength for its members during
times of hardship and bereavement and a place of fellowship
during times of abundance and celebration; and
WHEREAS, The Berean Houston Mortgage Burning Celebration
is an opportunity to reflect on the church's rich history and on
the ministries it has established to the benefit of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members
of the Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church on the joyous occasion
of their mortgage burning celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this occasion.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 3, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate