Bill Text: TX SR850 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church on the occasion of its 164th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-23 - Reported enrolled [SR850 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR850-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church in Luling on the | ||
auspicious occasion of its 164th anniversary; and | ||
WHEREAS, Named for its proximity to the San Marcos River, | ||
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church was established on April 30, | ||
1853, by charter members William Baker, Vashti Baker, Hannah | ||
Daniels, I. D. Owen, and Sylvanna Daniels; around 1869, the original | ||
church was destroyed in a flash flood, and the current sanctuary | ||
was constructed in 1886; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has ministered faithfully | ||
to the needs of innumerable Christians; it has been an invaluable | ||
source of strength for members in times of hardship and | ||
bereavement and a source of fellowship in times of prosperity and | ||
celebration; and | ||
WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its | ||
pastors and under the outstanding leadership of its current | ||
pastor, Elder Phil Nigh, the church has continued to grow and to | ||
undertake many worthy projects in the community; and | ||
WHEREAS, San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church is one of the | ||
oldest churches in Texas, and it was honored with an Official | ||
Texas Historical Marker in May of 1985; congregants celebrated | ||
the church's 164th anniversary with a special ceremony on May 6, | ||
2017; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members | ||
of San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church on the joyous occasion of | ||
its 164th 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. | ||
Zaffirini | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 23, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |