R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In September 1995, the congregation of Vashti 1-2 Baptist Church celebrated the 100th anniversary of this venerable 1-3 institution, and this event is truly worthy of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Throughout the last century, Vashti Baptist Church 1-6 has served as a source of strength and inspiration to its members, 1-7 and in joining together in praise they have affirmed both their 1-8 dedication to their community and their devotion to God; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The church's anniversary observance harmoniously 1-10 combined these qualities of fellowship and reverence to produce a 1-11 celebration as meaningful as it was enjoyable, and just as the 1-12 joyous gospel singing and festive ice cream social of Saturday 1-13 night brought the church community together in warm friendship, so 1-14 did the stately dignity of the Sunday service renew their 1-15 commitment as worshipers; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Vashti Baptist Church has served as the spiritual 1-17 center of its parishioners' lives for more than 100 years, and it 1-18 is to be devoutly hoped that it will continue to do so for many 1-19 centuries to come; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby congratulate the pastor and congregation of 1-22 Vashti Baptist Church on the occasion of the church's 100th 1-23 anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 1-24 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives. Finnell _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 21 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House