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By: Dutton H.R. No. 880
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since its founding more than a half century ago,
Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church has served as a source
of spiritual enrichment for countless Houston families; and
WHEREAS, On March 13, 1966, a group of believers in Northeast
Houston met to lay out their plans for Greater Jerusalem, which was
formally organized on March 24; the following October, the Reverend
Wilbert Leo Daniels was installed as its first pastor, and his
11-year tenure coincided with much progress; under his guidance, a
million-dollar facility on Jensen Drive was purchased to house the
congregation, and the church sponsored a "Great March on Sin" in
1974 that involved thousands of Christians; Greater Jerusalem later
benefited from the leadership of C. D. Daniels and Darryl Daniels,
and today that tradition of service is continued by Pastor Joe Fred
Russell; and
WHEREAS, In order to keep pace with a growing congregation,
the church has undergone a number of upgrades and renovations, and
it currently operates a private school, a day-care center, and a
full-sized community recreation center; its programs have been
expanded to encompass myriad outreach initiatives, including a
hospital and home ministry, a housing project for the elderly and
for residents with disabilities, and a center with counseling
services focused on teen pregnancy, substance addiction, and HIV;
and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a common purpose and inspired
leadership, the members of Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist
Church have remained constant in their devotion to their faith, and
it is a pleasure to join with them in celebrating this noteworthy
occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Greater Jerusalem Missionary
Baptist Church on the 53rd anniversary of its founding and extend to
its members and clergy 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.