TITLE: Recognizing Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Houston on the occasion of its Texas Historical Marker dedication.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Houston on the occasion of its Texas Historical Marker dedication.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church on the occasion of its official Texas Historical Marker dedication ceremony, which is being conducted by the Harris County Historical Commission on May 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, The Texas Historical Commission honors places and institutions that are of historical significance to the community and state, and Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church has had a positive impact on the citizens of Houston and Harris County for many years; and WHEREAS, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church has its roots in the Saint Stephen's Episcopal Mission, which served the Houston Heights community from 1896 to 1903; many of the communicants of the mission became charter members of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, which was named for the mission's rector, Benjamin Andrew Rogers; and WHEREAS, Church organizers met in a home, and later a hardware store, before erecting a building on Allston Street; in 1921, construction began on a new building at 19th and Yale Streets, and a final move occurred in 1948, when a new church building was completed on Heights Boulevard; and WHEREAS, The church experienced congregational growth and expanded its outreach programs under the outstanding leadership of the Reverend Haskin V. Little, who served as rector from 1952 to 1977; the church participated in the diocesan Cuban refugee resettlement program and offered its assistance to such causes as Heights Towers and Heights House, which provided housing for low-income elderly persons; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has supported local and international missions and has consistently reached out to those in need in the Heights community; today, the church continues to provide enlightenment, hope, and support to the Heights neighborhood and to the community at large; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend to all who are a part of the Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church community congratulations and best wishes for a memorable dedication ceremony for the church's official Texas Historical Marker; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this ceremony and Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church. Whitmire President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2011.