Bill Text: TX HR55 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Peaceful Rest Baptist Church in Jasper.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-18 - Reported enrolled [HR55 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR55-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 55 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Peaceful Rest Baptist Church in | ||
| Jasper are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their church's | ||
| founding on October 24, 2021; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Founded in 1921, the Peaceful Rest Baptist Church | ||
| was officially organized by the Reverend Moran Allen and three | ||
| local families in July 1922; over the years, the church has | ||
| benefited from the outstanding efforts of many dedicated clergy, | ||
| including the Reverend Daniel Stafford, who has served as pastor | ||
| since 1976; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Peaceful Rest Baptist Church began construction | ||
| on its current sanctuary in May 2002, and the facility was completed | ||
| later that year; united by their shared faith and strong | ||
| traditions, the members of the church have made a meaningful | ||
| difference in their community by supporting a variety of | ||
| commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those | ||
| in need; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Countless Jasper residents have looked to the | ||
| Peaceful Rest Baptist Church for spiritual guidance, and it is a | ||
| pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its | ||
| rich history; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th | ||
| anniversary of the Peaceful Rest 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. | ||
| White | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on October | ||
| 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
