R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On June 14, 1997, members of North Side Baptist

 1-2     Church in Weatherford will celebrate 100 years of faithful service

 1-3     to the spiritual needs of their community, and this remarkable

 1-4     milestone is indeed worthy of praise and recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, The church was organized in 1897 by Elders J. T.

 1-6     Bussey, A. D. Bunting, and L. W. Coleman, with the Reverend G. I.

 1-7     Brittain serving as pastor of the congregation's 17 charter

 1-8     members; originally named the Second Baptist Church of Weatherford,

 1-9     the church has been known by its current name since 1908; and

1-10           WHEREAS, The church's first structure was located at the

1-11     southwest corner of North Main and West First streets; through the

1-12     years, the church's edifice has been relocated and has undergone

1-13     several renovations, and today its impressive 75-foot cross has

1-14     become a treasured community landmark; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Inspired leadership and an active congregation have

1-16     helped the church to flourish over time, and under the leadership

1-17     of its current pastor, the Reverend Don Emmitte, the church offers

1-18     a wide variety of initiatives targeted to the needs of the

1-19     community, including a youth program, a music and missions program

1-20     for children, and music, singles, mothers-day-out, and senior adult

1-21     ministries; and

1-22           WHEREAS, Throughout its proud history, North Side Baptist

1-23     Church has provided outstanding spiritual leadership and moral

1-24     guidance to its congregation; the church stands today as a tribute

 2-1     to the dedication and hard work of its members, past and present,

 2-2     who have devoted their time, energy, and resources to ensure its

 2-3     continued existence as a house of God; now, therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby honor North Side Baptist Church on the occasion

 2-6     of its centennial and commend the Reverend Don Emmitte and his

 2-7     congregation for the many significant contributions they have made

 2-8     to the betterment of their community; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for North Side Baptist Church as an expression of high

2-11     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                  Williamson

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1286 was adopted by the House on May

         30, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House