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This resolution honors Brentwood Baptist Church, a Houston-based religious institution founded in 1965 by 12 original members, which has grown to a congregation of 12,000 under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff. The resolution acknowledges the church's significant community contributions, including the development of multiple facilities such as the Doris Gardner Ratliff Center for Child Development, the Joe Samuel Ratliff Lifelong Learning Center, and the Brentwood Cottages, which provide transitional housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The church is recognized for its 75 ministries, including the Brentwood Community Foundation, and its commitment to spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach. The resolution formally honors the church on the occasion of its members visiting the Texas State Capitol on March 25, 2025, extending best wishes for a meaningful stay and directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

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