85S11968 CJM-D By: Reynolds H.R. No. 187 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of Together We Stand Christian Church in Missouri City are celebrating the 21st anniversary of their church's founding on September 17, 2017; and WHEREAS, The church was organized on September 15, 1996, by its current bishop, the Reverend Allen Rice, his wife, Cheryl, and two other families, with early services being held in the Rice home; the congregation relocated to a 10,000-square-foot facility on Texas Parkway in June 1997, and after purchasing 10 acres of land on the same road, Together We Stand moved into its present sanctuary in 2006; and WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this notable congregation have established a variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those in need; and WHEREAS, Countless Missouri City residents have looked to Together We Stand Christian Church for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 21st anniversary of Together We Stand Christian Church and extend to its members 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 by the Texas House of Representatives.