Bill Text: TX HR767 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commemorating the dedication of First Baptist Church Waxahachie's new building.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR767 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR767-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 767
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Members of First Baptist Church Waxahachie
  celebrated the dedication of their church's new home with a
  ribbon-cutting ceremony and gospel concert on March 3, 2019; and
         WHEREAS, First organized on March 17, 1861, FBC Waxahachie
  started out as a small church with only 12 founding members; it has
  since developed into a thriving congregation that has outgrown a
  number of sanctuaries; previously located on North Rogers Street,
  the church moved to its current campus on the U.S. Highway 287
  bypass near Broadhead Road in December 2018; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, FBC Waxahachie has benefited from
  the efforts of 12 outstanding clergymen, including the Reverend
  David Ritsema, who has led the congregation since 2013; united by
  their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this
  notable house of worship have established a variety of commendable
  programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those in need,
  including missions to Guatemala and Estonia; the church is
  currently focusing on assisting children from low-income families
  in the local community; and
         WHEREAS, For 158 years, First Baptist Church Waxahachie has
  played a vital role in the lives of area residents, and its
  continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering commitment of
  its congregants, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of First Baptist
  Church Waxahachie's new building and extend to its members and
  clergy 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.
 
  Wray
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 767 was adopted by the House on March
  21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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