R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is joining with 1-2 the Reverend Kenneth M. Hayman and the congregation of First 1-3 Baptist Church of Montgomery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of 1-4 this remarkable place of worship; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Thirty-one charter members organized The Baptist 1-6 Church in Montgomery on December 28, 1850, under the leadership of 1-7 the Reverend Charles Chilton, and through the turn of two 1-8 centuries, the church has made immeasurable contributions to its 1-9 Southeast Texas area; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Reverend Hayman has provided moral and spiritual 1-11 guidance to the congregation since he took on the responsibilities 1-12 of pastor in 1988, and during the past five years, 11 young 1-13 individuals from the church have committed to full-time ministry; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Through a century and a half, First Baptist Church 1-16 of Montgomery members have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to 1-17 their faith and their community, and it is most appropriate to take 1-18 this opportunity to recognize the congregation and the church's 1-19 impressive history; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Kenneth M. Hayman and 1-22 the members of First Baptist Church of Montgomery on the occasion 1-23 of the church's 150th anniversary and commend them for playing a 1-24 pivotal role in the lives of numerous Texans; 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. Hope _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 651 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House