1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402 1-3 WHEREAS, In April 2001 the congregation of Greens Creek 1-4 Baptist Church in Erath County will celebrate the church's 125th 1-5 anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Organized on April 16, 1876, the church traces 1-7 its roots to the families of Mrs. Narcissus V. Howell and 1-8 I. A. Whitfield, who moved to Erath County from Alabama; from its 1-9 13 charter members, the church has grown to more than 300 faithful 1-10 worshipers; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The Reverend J. R. Northcutt was the first to 1-12 pastor the new congregation, and through the years, the church 1-13 has been blessed with a number of fine religious leaders; since 1-14 1980, the Reverend David Blagg has shared his wisdom and counsel 1-15 as minister; and 1-16 WHEREAS, During the first four years of its existence, 1-17 Greens Creek services were held under brush arbors in the summer 1-18 and in members' homes in winter; when a log schoolhouse was built 1-19 in 1880, it housed the worshipers during harsh weather until a 1-20 tabernacle was constructed in 1907; through the ensuing decades, 1-21 classrooms and a parsonage were added, and in 1976, the sanctuary 1-22 was totally remodeled; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The church's first Sunday School was organized 2-1 in 1891 under the leadership of Superintendent N. G. Mulloy, and 2-2 today, classes are provided for adults and children of all ages; 2-3 the members' spiritual needs are also addressed by programs 2-4 including vacation Bible school and various training groups and 2-5 Bible classes; further, Greens Creek Baptist Church continues its 2-6 tradition of supporting a vital music ministry as well as foreign, 2-7 home, and state missions; and 2-8 WHEREAS, For a century and a quarter, Greens Creek 2-9 Baptist Church members have demonstrated a steadfast commitment 2-10 to bettering their community through their church ministry, and 2-11 their efforts in this regard are truly worthy of special 2-12 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Reverend David Blagg 2-15 and the members of Greens Creek Baptist Church on the occasion 2-16 of the church's 125th anniversary and commend them for 2-17 contributing to the church's dynamic history of providing support 2-18 and inspiration to generations of Texans; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-20 prepared for Greens Creek Baptist Church as an expression of high 2-21 regard from the Texas Senate. 2-22 Sibley 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on March 5, 2001. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate