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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 734
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize Elliott Baptist Church of Robertson County, Texas,
 1-5     on the grand occasion of its 112th anniversary, which is being
 1-6     celebrated June 10, 2001; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Elliott Baptist Church was originally
 1-8     Una Baptist Church; the church was located in the small town
 1-9     of Una, which was midway between Franklin and Hearne on what is
1-10     now known as Highway 79; the name was changed to Elliott Baptist
1-11     Church and was formally organized on the fourth Sunday of April
1-12     in 1889 under the ministry of Elder B. H. Beall; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has ministered
1-14     faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable Christians; and
1-15           WHEREAS, The church has spread the word of the gospel
1-16     through weekly services, revivals, and Vacation Bible School; the
1-17     church has taken an active role in the community, participating in
1-18     such community activities as local fundraisers for orphanages and
1-19     other charitable causes; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Elliott Baptist Church has become an invaluable
 2-1     source of strength for its members during their hardships and
 2-2     in times of bereavement; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The celebration of its 112th anniversary is an
 2-4     expression of the church's enduring commitment to its holy
 2-5     mission and its dedication to tradition and unity among
 2-6     Christians; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and
 2-9     members of Elliott Baptist Church on the jubilant occasion of
2-10     its 112th anniversary; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-12     the church as a memento of its anniversary.
2-13                                                                   Ogden
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on April 11, 2001.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate