SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723
WHEREAS, Members of Grace Cathedral Church in Houston are
celebrating the 30th anniversary of the founding of their church
on June 28, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1985 by Mildred Woodard, Christine
and John Brooks, Julia Haynes, Rance Allen, Bessie Mayes, and
Forrest and Velma Mitchell, Grace Cathedral Church has played a
vital role in the community, providing myriad opportunities for
spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and
WHEREAS, Worshippers first benefited from the able
leadership of the Reverend Lewis Terry Jr., and today that
tradition of service is continued by the Reverend Charles
H. Taylor Sr.; in 2002, Pastor Taylor helped organize the
G. C. Community Development Corporation, which works through the
church to provide affordable housing for seniors; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, Grace Cathedral Church has
served as a source of inspiration and guidance to all those who
are involved in its activities, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize Grace Cathedral Church on the
occasion of its 30th anniversary homecoming celebration and
extend to its pastor 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 May 6, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate