1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1024
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     recognize Little River Baptist Church of Jones Prairie, Texas,
 1-4     on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary, which is being
 1-5     celebrated June 26 and 27, 1999; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Listed as one of the oldest churches in Texas,
 1-7     Little River Baptist Church was organized in the wilderness at
 1-8     the home of Josiah Lester in 1849; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The church has endured over a century of tremendous
1-10     changes in the world, yet it remains a citadel of the Baptist faith
1-11     with a devoted congregation; and
1-12           WHEREAS, This historic church has been a sacred sanctuary
1-13     in the area for fifteen decades, providing a refuge of worship for
1-14     this farming community; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Proud of their heritage, the congregation continues
1-16     to be a group of loving, caring Christians who are committed to the
1-17     church's mission in the world; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Little River Baptist Church has been a source
1-19     of comfort and hope in times of great distress and a place of
1-20     fellowship for those who have come to worship over the years;
1-21     now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     76th Legislature, hereby recognize Little River Baptist Church on
 2-3     the momentous occasion of its 150th anniversary and congratulate
 2-4     the congregation on this special day in the life of the church;
 2-5     and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
 2-7     expression of the high esteem of the Texas Senate and as a memento
 2-8     of this blessed day.
 2-9                                                                   Ogden
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on May 20, 1999.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-17                                  ______________________________________
2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate