TITLE: Recognizing Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 89th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 89th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Houston are celebrating the 89th anniversary of the church's founding on May 24, 2015; and WHEREAS, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church was established on May 16, 1926, by the Reverend C. H. Miles Sr. and 11 founding members from Houston's historic Independence Heights neighborhood; the first church facility was constructed later that year on East 40-1/2 Street, and generations of worshippers attended services there until 2008, when the building was damaged by Hurricane Ike; the church was then relocated to its current home on McGallion Road, where it remains an integral part of the local community; and WHEREAS, The church has surmounted numerous challenges over the course of its long history, and its congregants have benefited from the able leadership of many dedicated clergymen, including the Reverend Shannon T. Oliver, who leads the church today; and WHEREAS, For nearly nine decades, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church has served as a source of inspiration and guidance to many Houston residents, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 89th anniversary of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and extend to its clergy and congregation sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Garcia President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2015.