H.R. No. 190 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of First Missionary Baptist Church in Silsbee gathered on July 23, 2017, to celebrate the 117th anniversary of their church's founding; and WHEREAS, Since its organization, First Missionary Baptist Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding clergymen, including Reverend Dencil Wheaton, who leads the congregation today; and WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have established a variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those in need; and WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to First Missionary Baptist 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 117th anniversary of First Missionary Baptist 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. White ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 190 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House