SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 450
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Reverend Floyd Nathaniel Williams Sr. on his 65
years of loyal service as pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Born into a family of preachers, Floyd Nathaniel
Williams was called to ministry from a young age and pursued his
calling at Bishop College, where he earned a degree in divinity;
he served the nation with distinction as a warrant officer in the
United States Army during the Korean War, and he began his career
as a minister in Matthews, Texas, before leading congregations in
Eagle Lake and Beaumont; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Williams accepted the position of pastor
of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in April of 1958 following
the passing of his father, the late Reverend M. C. Williams, who
faithfully led the congregation as pastor for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, With the steadfast guidance of Reverend F. N.
Williams, the church has grown and thrived at its original
location on Beall Street in the Acres Homes neighborhood of
Northwest Houston; Reverend Williams has been instrumental in
developing the church's outreach ministries, including
instituting an athletic program to provide focus and support for
the youth of the surrounding community, and he has led the
congregation in establishing numerous community programs that
provide assistance and encouragement to the Acres Homes
community; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 65 years, Reverend Williams has
ministered faithfully to the physical and spiritual needs of
innumerable Christians and has served in leadership roles for
numerous civic and charitable organizations, professional
associations, and boards of educational institutions and
community-oriented groups; he served as vice president of the
Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas and as president
of the Houston Baptist Pastors and Ministers Fellowship, and he
has been a member and supporter of various youth and community
ministries and founded Houston Ministers Against Crime; and
WHEREAS, Under Reverend Williams' outstanding leadership,
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has provided enlightenment,
hope, and a spiritual center to the Northwest Houston community;
inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this beloved
pastor has given generously of his time and energy to the members
of his church and to serving others in the community; and
WHEREAS, A man of abiding faith and deep spiritual
devotion, Reverend Williams has performed countless ceremonies
and has prayed for and counseled the members of his congregation
in times of hardship and bereavement as well as in times of
celebration and joy; it is indeed fitting that he receive special
recognition on his 65 years of service as pastor and that the
church's members celebrate this exceptional milestone; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend the Reverend Floyd Nathaniel Williams Sr. on his many
contributions to the Houston community and on his exemplary
leadership of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him 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 April 20, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate