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.