Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the legacy of Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Evans Avenue in Fort Worth during its 123rd founding celebration. Since its founding, Mt. Zion has served as a beacon of light, pillar of support, and a place of refuge. In 1894, Reverend Frank Tribune, Katie Patterson, Laura Purvis, Josephine Wells, and Ella and Lee Brooks founded Mt. Zion. They planted the seed for what would become a ministry of solace and guidance. The church began on a small lot on the corner of Louisiana and Rosedale in the southside Fort Worth community. Soon after, the congregation moved to its current location on Evans Avenue. In 1919, the church expanded to include an auditorium. It has since grown to include a facility for weekly Sunday school, a daycare and educational services, and it also served as a meeting place when Dr. Martin Luther King visited Fort Worth. Although the church staff of leadership has changed since its founding, the congregation has never lost sight of its mission. The current pastor is Carl McElroy. Many great people in Fort Worth are members of the church. My good friend Gwen Hicks, former House Clerk Lorraine Miller, and I stand with them today to honor the recognition of these founders, leaders, and the congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. ____________________”