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