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                                                                  H.R. No. 184



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the 125th anniversary of the 
founding of Duffau Baptist Church in Erath County; and
	WHEREAS, The church was organized on October 6, 1878, in the 
community of Duffau, about 15 miles southeast of Stephenville; a 
fire in 1924 destroyed the majority of the business area, and the 
town's population began to decline; today, Duffau Baptist Church is 
the only remaining institution in the community; and
	WHEREAS, In 1935, a fire claimed the Duffau Baptist Church 
building; the original section of the current facilities dates to 
the mid-1930s, when the church was rebuilt, though there have been 
recent additions, including an education wing and the doubling of 
auditorium space; and
	WHEREAS, Since its beginning, Duffau Baptist Church has 
benefited from the guidance of approximately 50 dedicated pastors, 
including Dr. Jimmy Allen, who served his first pastorate at Duffau 
in the late 1940s; Dr. Allen later held the position of president of 
both the Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Radio 
and TV Commission, where he won an Emmy Award; and
	WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of the Reverend Neil 
Wade, the church today enjoys a membership that totals some 200 
individuals from Erath and Hamilton counties; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with warm fellowship and inspirational 
teaching, Duffau Baptist Church remains a tribute to the commitment 
of its members, past and present, who have given generously of 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 congratulate Reverend Wade 
and the members of Duffau Baptist Church on the joyous occasion of 
the church's 125th anniversary and extend to all those involved 
sincere best wishes for a memorable and fulfilling observance; 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. 184 was adopted by the House on 
October 8, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House