R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, This year, members of the Mount Salem American 1-2 Baptist Church are celebrating 125 years of faithful service to the 1-3 Lord, and this remarkable milestone is indeed worthy of special 1-4 praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The church was organized in the community of 1-6 Indianola on May 19, 1872, but its edifice was destroyed by the 1-7 hurricanes of 1875 and 1886; the Reverend and Mrs. Robert Greer and 1-8 20 devout members later moved to Victoria and brought with them the 1-9 original bell and pulpit, along with salvaged lumber, to start the 1-10 church anew; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Inspired leadership and an active congregation have 1-12 helped the Mount Salem American Baptist Church to flourish over 1-13 time, and for many years the church has played a vital role in its 1-14 community; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout its proud history, the Mount Salem 1-16 American Baptist Church has provided outstanding spiritual 1-17 leadership and moral guidance to its congregation; the church 1-18 stands today as a tribute to the dedication and hard work of its 1-19 members, past and present, who have devoted their time, energy, and 1-20 resources to ensure its continued existence as a house of God; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby honor the Mount Salem American Baptist Church on 1-24 the occasion of its 125th anniversary and commend its members for 2-1 the many significant contributions they have made to their 2-2 community; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the Mount Salem American Baptist Church as an 2-5 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Holzheauser _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 422 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House