H.R. No. 163
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston
are joining together on September 17, 2017, to celebrate the 52nd
anniversary of their church's founding; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1945 by 12 charter congregants who
first met at a local elementary school, Brentwood has since played a
vital role in the community, providing its members with myriad
opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and
WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able
leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and since 1980, that
tradition of service has been continued by Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff;
over the course of Dr. Ratliff's tenure, membership has increased
from 500 to more than 7,000; moreover, the church has been
recognized with a Five Star Award for excellence in Christian
ministry; and
WHEREAS, Brentwood 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 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 52nd
anniversary of Brentwood 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.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House