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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas are |
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celebrating the 150th anniversary of the congregation's founding on |
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July 23, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The oldest African American church in Dallas, New |
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Hope Baptist traces its roots back to 1873, when a prayer group |
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began meeting in the home of Sister Mattie Rainey; the group later |
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contacted the American Baptist Home Mission Society, and traveling |
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missionary Reverend John Hay was sent to formally organize the |
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church; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, this notable house of worship |
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has played a vital role in the community, providing its members with |
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myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and |
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outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able |
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leadership of many dedicated pastors over the years, and today that |
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tradition of service is continued by Dr. Damien N. Williams; and |
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WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church has long served as a source |
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of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and its |
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continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of |
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its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of New Hope |
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Baptist Church and extend to the congregation sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |