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 | ||
