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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist |
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| 6 | 7 | | Church in Houston are celebrating the 55th anniversary of their |
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| 7 | 8 | | church's founding on February 26, 2017; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Established in February 1962 by Louis Blount Jr. and |
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| 9 | 10 | | five charter members, Good Samaritan MBC held its first services on |
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| 10 | 11 | | March 11 at its sanctuary on Cavalcade Street; the congregation was |
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| 11 | 12 | | led by Pastor Louis Blount Jr. for nearly half a century before its |
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| 12 | 13 | | current pastor, Bishop Lester E. Blount Sr., assumed the pulpit in |
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| 13 | 14 | | 2010; and |
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| 14 | 15 | | WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, |
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| 15 | 16 | | the members of this notable house of worship have established a |
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| 16 | 17 | | variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer |
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| 17 | 18 | | help to those in need, including hospital and nursing home |
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| 18 | 19 | | ministries and the annual "Share the Warmth" blanket drive; and |
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| 19 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Countless Houston residents have looked to Good |
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| 20 | 21 | | Samaritan MBC for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a |
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| 21 | 22 | | pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its |
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| 22 | 23 | | rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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| 23 | 24 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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| 24 | 25 | | Legislature hereby commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Good |
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| 25 | 26 | | Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church and extend to its members |
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| 26 | 27 | | sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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| 27 | 28 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 28 | 29 | | prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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| 29 | 30 | | House of Representatives. |
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