H.R. No. 95 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of Glen Cove Baptist Church marked the 125th anniversary of their church's founding on August 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, This venerable religious institution was organized as Glen Cove Missionary Baptist Church on August 12, 1900, with 24 charter members; initially meeting at the local Methodist church, the congregation purchased its current site in 1948 and held its first service in the renovated Bowen School Building the following year; over the succeeding decades, the church added a fellowship hall and parsonage, and in 2015, its members dedicated a new sanctuary; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, Glen Cove Baptist Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergy, including Pastor Zachery Ailshie, who has led the congregation since 2007; and WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have established a variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those in need, including numerous missions and outreach efforts; moreover, in 2008, the church spearheaded the creation of a local volunteer fire department; and WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to Glen Cove Baptist Church for spiritual guidance over the years, 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 House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of Glen Cove Baptist Church and extend to its members 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 by the Texas House of Representatives. Darby ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 95 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House