SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Central Baptist Church of College Station on the 
occasion of the opening of its new worship center, which was 
dedicated on June 29, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The Central Baptist Church has its roots in a 
congregation that originated on September 11, 1925, when 81 
people met in the Old Brazos County Courthouse to organize the 
College Avenue Baptist Church; the first church building was 
located at the corner of College Avenue and 25th Street, and 
later, the church acquired a tract on Coulter Drive, where in 
1954 a new sanctuary was built to accommodate 1,000 churchgoers; 
in 1957, the congregation chose the name of Central Baptist 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, On April 24, 2000, the church closed on its 
purchase of a 65-acre tract on Highway 158, and architects were 
soon hired to complete a master plan for new facilities; in 2001, 
the church signed a contract with Tellegsen Construction Company 
of Houston, and on November 18, 2001, the Central family held a 
groundbreaking ceremony; this June 29, approximately 3,700 
people from the community gathered for the special dedication of 
the new worship center, a praise service, and an open house; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Central Baptist Church has 
ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable 
Christians, and the church's membership has contributed to the 
community in hundreds of ways; and
	WHEREAS, Through the guidance and wise stewardship
of its pastors, and the leadership of its current pastor, the 
Reverend Chris Osborne, the church has flourished and undertaken 
many projects that have benefited its community, and it has a 
strong outreach program with Texas A&M students; and
	WHEREAS, Central Baptist Church has been a source of 
strength for its members throughout its history, and it is a 
pillar of the community; the new worship center allows its 
congregation and its clergy to better fulfill the church's holy 
mission; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes 
to the clergy and the members of Central Baptist Church on the 
dedication of their new worship center; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 17, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate