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                                                                  H.R. No. 159



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The congregation of Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church 
is marking the 50th anniversary of its founding in August 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Located near Waco in McLennan County, the church was 
established in August 1953 with eight charter members under the 
leadership of the Reverend Sullivan G. Wallis, who guided the 
church during its first 22 years; and
	WHEREAS, Congregants initially met in a large house at LaVega 
and Bellmead Drive and then held services in a commercial building 
before constructing an edifice at the corner of Latimer and Fisher; 
as the membership has grown, the church's physical plant has 
undergone repeated expansion; the current sanctuary was dedicated 
in 1997, and further additions are planned; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the dynamic congregation is led by its third 
pastor, the Reverend James G. Adams, affectionately known as 
"Brother Jimmy," who succeeded the Reverend Gene Wolfenbarger in 
1977; inspired by this highly regarded clergyman, Bellmead Calvary 
Baptist Church offers support, hope, and guidance through various 
ministries and programs of benefit to the membership and the 
greater community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Reverend 
James G. Adams and the laity of Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church on 
the joyous occasion of the 50th anniversary of the congregation's 
founding and extend to all those associated with the church best 
wishes for a memorable and fulfilling commemoration; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dunnam

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 159 was adopted by the House on July 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House