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78S30192 JHS-D

By:  Flynn                                                        H.R. No. 93 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Oakland Baptist Church will celebrate its 
centennial on October 18, 2003, and the congregants of this 
esteemed place of worship have gathered together to share in the joy 
of this momentous occasion; and
	WHEREAS, The seeds of this milestone event were sown a 
century ago when Baptist believers in the Oakland community united 
to form a church; led by the pioneer families of J. L. Stephens, 
Joseph Johnson Reid, John Umstead Reid, and Kellis "Tobe" A. Reid, 
the founding members established Oakland Missionary Baptist Church 
in the summer of 1903 on land donated by J. L. and M. J. Stephens; 
and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its existence, the church has been ably 
led by many fine pastors, including Brother A. D. Sparkman, Brother 
Russell Goff, Brother Leonard J. Meadows, Brother Akin Cox, Brother 
Victor G. Granberry, Brother Harold Threatt, Brother W. I. "Bill" 
Thomas, Brother James Pierce, Brother Ron McCown, Brother J. A. 
Allen, and the church's current pastor, the Reverend David 
Christene; and
	WHEREAS, On October 3, 1923, church leaders relocated the 
church, erecting a new structure on a one-acre wooded lot about a 
half-mile east of the original location; members have been diligent 
in their efforts to contribute to improvements, and the church has 
continued to grow and prosper, thanks to this show of dedication and 
commitment; and
	WHEREAS, Oakland Baptist Church remains a spiritual haven for 
its members, providing a place for worship and fellowship to the 
citizens of Oakland, and this significant anniversary event is 
testament to the success that has been achieved by the many 
individuals who have chosen to worship at this enduring institution 
during its century-long existence; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the centennial of 
Oakland Baptist Church and extend to the congregants of this 
venerable institution best wishes for a successful and memorable 
anniversary celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the congregation as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.