SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 514
WHEREAS, The members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin
are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their church's founding
in 2023; and
WHEREAS, First organized by a group from the Williamson
Creek settlement in 1873, the congregation was established as Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Williamson Creek under the leadership of the
Reverend Jacob Fontaine; following a devastating flood, the
church rebuilt on the north bank of Williamson Creek, and that
structure was moved to East 13th Street in 1948 after the
congregation relocated to Austin; drawing more and more members,
the church moved into a larger sanctuary in 1979, and the old
church building was subsequently converted into the S. A. Davis
Fellowship Hall; over the years, the church has continued to
expand its facilities to accommodate the needs of its growing
membership; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, Mt. Zion Baptist Church has
benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergy,
including the Reverend Dr. Daryl L. Horton, who has led the
congregation since 2021; united by their shared faith and strong
traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have
established such commendable programs as the Ace Team, the Mt.
Zion Action and Resource Center, and Partners in Education;
moreover, the church contributes to charitable organizations
ranging from the Salvation Army to the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to Mt. Zion
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mt.
Zion Baptist Church in Austin 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 from the
Texas Senate.
Eckhardt, Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate