SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 412
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of
its 121st anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church was organized
in 1899 in the Freedmantown community in Houston; formerly known
as Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, the congregation was
officially incorporated as a church in 1912, when it also
constructed its first building on Ruthven Street; and
WHEREAS, Later, the church purchased another site on
Ruthven Street, and in 1950, it erected a two-story wooden
structure near its original home; under the guidance and
stewardship of its pastors, the church has continued to grow
through the years and to play a vital role in the life of the
community; and
WHEREAS, The church has been an invaluable source of
strength for its members in times of hardship and bereavement and
a place of inspirational fellowship in times of abundance; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 121st anniversary
is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich heritage and on
the ministries it has established to the benefit of its members
and the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members
of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the joyous occasion of
its 121st anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate