85R24495 CJM-D     By: Sanford H.R. No. 1617       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The members of Christ Fellowship in McKinney   celebrated the 20th anniversary of their church's founding on March   16, 2017; and          WHEREAS, Originally known as McKinney Fellowship, the church   was organized by senior pastor Bruce Miller and held its first   service on March 16, 1997; the congregation adopted the name Christ   Fellowship in 2010, and after two decades of growth, this vital   institution currently has more than 2,000 members, an online   following, and a dedicated team of pastors, support staff, and over   350 volunteers; and          WHEREAS, In April 2017, the church is breaking ground on a   construction project that will include renovations and a new   auxiliary worship center for Spanish-language services; and          WHEREAS, Countless McKinney residents have looked to Christ   Fellowship for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a   pleasure to join in honoring the congregation at this special time   in its history; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of Christ   Fellowship 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.