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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House