Bill Text: TX HR1682 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - Reported enrolled [HR1682 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1682-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1682 |
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WHEREAS, The members of New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas are | ||
celebrating the 150th anniversary of the congregation's founding on | ||
July 23, 2023; and | ||
WHEREAS, The oldest African American church in Dallas, New | ||
Hope Baptist traces its roots back to 1873, when a prayer group | ||
began meeting in the home of Sister Mattie Rainey; the group later | ||
contacted the American Baptist Home Mission Society, and traveling | ||
missionary Reverend John Hay was sent to formally organize the | ||
church; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since its inception, this notable house of worship | ||
has played a vital role in the community, providing its members with | ||
myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and | ||
outreach; and | ||
WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able | ||
leadership of many dedicated pastors over the years, and today that | ||
tradition of service is continued by Dr. Damien N. Williams; and | ||
WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church has long served as a source | ||
of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and its | ||
continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of | ||
its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of New Hope | ||
Baptist Church and extend to the congregation 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. | ||
Davis | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1682 was adopted by the House on May | ||
23, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||