SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 464
WHEREAS, The members of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
in Houston are celebrating the 89th anniversary of the church's
founding on May 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church was established
on May 16, 1926, by the Reverend C. H. Miles Sr. and 11 founding
members from Houston's historic Independence Heights neighborhood;
the first church facility was constructed later that year on East
40-1/2 Street, and generations of worshippers attended services
there until 2008, when the building was damaged by Hurricane Ike;
the church was then relocated to its current home on McGallion
Road, where it remains an integral part of the local community; and
WHEREAS, The church has surmounted numerous challenges
over the course of its long history, and its congregants have
benefited from the able leadership of many dedicated clergymen,
including the Reverend Shannon T. Oliver, who leads the church
today; and
WHEREAS, For nearly nine decades, Calvary Missionary Baptist
Church has served as a source of inspiration and guidance to many
Houston residents, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the
church at this special time in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 89th anniversary of Calvary
Missionary Baptist Church and extend to its clergy and 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 from the
Texas Senate.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate