By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 23 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On November 15-16, 2003, the congregation of 
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Crane is celebrating 70 years of  
service to the community; and
	WHEREAS, The church traces its history to 1933, when the 
Reverend W. L. Massagee traveled from San Angelo each week to lead 
area residents in worship; on November 22, 1933, the church was 
organized and its earliest members held meetings in the courthouse 
until a building could be erected; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding, Tabernacle Baptist Church has 
been situated on the same piece of property, although its physical 
plant has undergone several expansions and renovations to keep pace 
with the congregation's steady and positive growth; its membership 
has benefited from the dedicated leadership of 17 pastors through 
the years, and today, the Reverend Lyndel Lee works in behalf of the 
church and the greater community as the church's current pastor; 
and
	WHEREAS, For seven decades, Tabernacle Baptist Church has 
provided outstanding spiritual and moral guidance, and the church 
remains a tribute to the commitment and hard work of its members, 
past and present, who have shared their time, energy, and financial 
resources to ensure its continued existence as a house of worship; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor all those affiliated 
with Tabernacle Baptist Church on the occasion of its 70th 
anniversary and extend to them best wishes for a memorable and 
fulfilling observance.