H.R. No. 81 is a resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Fort Worth, which was founded on January 19, 1929, by Father Narcissus Denis of the Josephite Fathers. Initially, masses were held in a private residence and later in a converted drugstore chapel. The church has a significant history, having served as the first Catholic school for African American children in Fort Worth and as a community center for Black Catholics. Over the years, it has grown to a multiethnic congregation and has been involved in various community programs, including youth and bereavement ministries, and emergency aid through the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.

The resolution acknowledges the church's important role in the spiritual lives of Fort Worth residents and its contributions to the community. It highlights the church's designation as the principal church for the 2015-2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy and its legacy of producing leaders in various fields. The House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature extends its best wishes to the members of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church as they celebrate this milestone in their rich history.