Bill Text: TX HR163 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the founding of Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-17 - Reported enrolled [HR163 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR163-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 163 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The members of Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston | ||
| are joining together on September 17, 2017, to celebrate the 52nd | ||
| anniversary of their church's founding; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Established in 1945 by 12 charter congregants who | ||
| first met at a local elementary school, Brentwood has since played a | ||
| vital role in the community, providing its members with myriad | ||
| opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able | ||
| leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and since 1980, that | ||
| tradition of service has been continued by Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff; | ||
| over the course of Dr. Ratliff's tenure, membership has increased | ||
| from 500 to more than 7,000; moreover, the church has been | ||
| recognized with a Five Star Award for excellence in Christian | ||
| ministry; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Brentwood Baptist Church has long served as a source | ||
| of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and its | ||
| continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of | ||
| its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 52nd | ||
| anniversary of Brentwood Baptist Church and extend to the | ||
| congregation 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. | ||
| Reynolds | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on August | ||
| 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
