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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston |
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are joining together on September 17, 2017, to celebrate the 52nd |
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anniversary of their church's founding; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1945 by 12 charter congregants who |
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first met at a local elementary school, Brentwood has since played a |
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vital role in the community, providing its members with myriad |
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opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able |
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leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and since 1980, that |
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tradition of service has been continued by Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff; |
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over the course of Dr. Ratliff's tenure, membership has increased |
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from 500 to more than 7,000; moreover, the church has been |
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recognized with a Five Star Award for excellence in Christian |
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ministry; and |
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WHEREAS, Brentwood 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 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 52nd |
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anniversary of Brentwood Baptist Church and extend to the |
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congregation sincere best wishes for many more years of shared |
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prayer and fellowship; 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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Reynolds |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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