Texas SR 212: Recognizing the organizers, supporters, and attendees of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast.

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89(R) SR 212 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  

  

   

 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 212

   

        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

  

 recognize First Pentecostal Church of Silsbee on the grand 

  

 occasion of its 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated 

  

 March 9, 2025; and

  

        WHEREAS, The sanctuary of First Pentecostal Church is 

  

 located on the site of Old Town, where Henry Mark Blackmon and 

  

 Albert McKinney first gathered with members of the community to 

  

 hold Bible studies and prayer meetings beginning in 1925; as the 

  

 group grew, Mr. Blackmon purchased land and began constructing 

  

 the church's first building, which began holding church services 

  

 in 1927; and

  

        WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its 

  

 former pastors and the outstanding leadership of its current 

  

 pastor, Rev. James Homer Looper, First Pentecostal Church has 

  

 ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of countless 

  

 Christians and has continued to play a vital role in the Silsbee 

  

 community; and

  

        WHEREAS, The church has endured many challenges and 

  

 transitions since it was first organized; the addition of a 

  

 gymnasium and housing for elderly members in 1988 served as a 

  

 temporary center for services and revivals after the sanctuary 

  

 was destroyed in a fire, and the church's devoted congregants 

  

 have supported each other in times of hardship and have grown and 

  

 rejoiced during times of abundance; and

  

        WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 100th anniversary 

  

 is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich history and on 

  

 the many benefits it has provided to the Silsbee community and 

  

 beyond through its ministries over the past century; now, 

  

 therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th 

  

 Legislature, hereby recognize First Pentecostal Church of 

  

 Silsbee on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend to 

  

 its clergy and members of the congregation best wishes for a 

  

 joyous commemorative celebration and for continued success in 

  

 their ministry; 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.

  

  

 Nichols

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     President of the Senate

  

  
  

  

  
     I hereby certify that the 

  

  
 above Resolution was adopted by 

  

  
 the Senate on March 6, 2025.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     Secretary of the Senate

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
      Member, Texas Senate