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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
