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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 212
	1	+	2025S0160-1 03/03/25
	2	+	By: Nichols S.R. No. 212
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	9		recognize First Pentecostal Church of Silsbee on the grand
4	10		occasion of its 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated
5	11		March 9, 2025; and
6	12		WHEREAS, The sanctuary of First Pentecostal Church is
7	13		located on the site of Old Town, where Henry Mark Blackmon and
8	14		Albert McKinney first gathered with members of the community to
9	15		hold Bible studies and prayer meetings beginning in 1925; as the
10	16		group grew, Mr. Blackmon purchased land and began constructing
11	17		the church's first building, which began holding church services
12	18		in 1927; and
13	19		WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its
14	20		former pastors and the outstanding leadership of its current
15	21		pastor, Rev. James Homer Looper, First Pentecostal Church has
16	22		ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of countless
17	23		Christians and has continued to play a vital role in the Silsbee
18	24		community; and
19	25		WHEREAS, The church has endured many challenges and
20	26		transitions since it was first organized; the addition of a
21	27		gymnasium and housing for elderly members in 1988 served as a
22	28		temporary center for services and revivals after the sanctuary
23	29		was destroyed in a fire, and the church's devoted congregants
24	30		have supported each other in times of hardship and have grown and
25	31		rejoiced during times of abundance; and
26	32		WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 100th anniversary
27	33		is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich history and on
28	34		the many benefits it has provided to the Silsbee community and
29	35		beyond through its ministries over the past century; now,
30	36		therefore, be it
31	37		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
32	38		Legislature, hereby recognize First Pentecostal Church of
33	39		Silsbee on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend to
34	40		its clergy and members of the congregation best wishes for a
35	41		joyous commemorative celebration and for continued success in
36	42		their ministry; and, be it further
37	43		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
38	44		the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
39		-	Nichols
40		-	________________________________
41		-	President of the Senate
42		-	I hereby certify that the
43		-	above Resolution was adopted by
44		-	the Senate on March 6, 2025.
45		-	________________________________
46		-	Secretary of the Senate
47		-	________________________________
48		-	Member, Texas Senate