House Resolution No. by Representative Newell commends Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church on its seventy-fifth anniversary, recognizing its significant history and resilience. Established in 1950 under Reverend Ruben Watts, the church has faced numerous challenges, including the destruction of its building by Hurricane Betsy in 1965 and the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Despite these hardships, the church has continued to thrive, relocating and rebuilding its community under the leadership of various pastors, including Reverend Reginald Varnado, Sr., who was installed as senior pastor in 2011.

The resolution highlights the church's commitment to its mission and the steadfast faith of its congregation, encapsulated in their motto. It expresses the House of Representatives' sincere wishes for the continued prosperity of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church and its members in their spiritual endeavors as they celebrate this significant milestone.