This website will be unavailable from Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. due to data center maintenance.
H.R. No. 53
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, September 5, 2003, marked a milestone in the annals
of the Highland Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin, as its
congregation celebrated the joyous occasion of the church's
centennial; and
WHEREAS, The church was organized in 1903 when a group of
faithful Erath County residents gathered together and adopted the
12th chapter of Romans for a special covenant; first led by Elder A.
A. Hensler, the congregation is currently shepherded by Brother
David E. Locke, who has led the church since 1978; and
WHEREAS, For 100 years, Highland Missionary Baptist Church
has provided outstanding spiritual leadership and moral guidance,
and the church remains a tribute to the dedication and hard work of
its members, past and present, who have shared their time and energy
to ensure its continued vitality; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor all those affiliated
with Highland Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its
100th anniversary and extend to them warmest wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Miller
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 53 was adopted by the House on
September 16, 2003, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House