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By: Smith of Tarrant H.C.R. No. 16
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Claude Thomas and the congregation of First
Baptist Church Euless celebrated the church's centennial of service
to the community on May 1 and 2, 2004; and
WHEREAS, The church traces its roots to March 26, 1904, when
Tarrant County missionary J. T. Bussey convened an organizational
meeting at the home of Charles Fitch, for the purpose of starting a
missionary Baptist church; in attendance were E. J. and Mattie
Baucom, G. H. and Susan Himes, D. B. and Mary Baker, H. V. Booher,
Jennie Fitch, Ida Youngblood, Mollie Martin, M. A. Jernigan, and
Charles Fitch; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its notable history, First Baptist
Church Euless has relocated and expanded to keep pace with the
congregation's steady growth, and its members have greatly
benefited from the leadership of a host of dedicated pastors who
have brought vision and positive change to this close-knit
community; and
WHEREAS, Since answering the call to the pastorate of the
church in 1992, Dr. Thomas has led the dynamic First Baptist Church
Euless congregation, supporting an array of worthy ministries and
special events of benefit to church members and the wider
community; located on approximately 20 acres at 1000 West Airport
Freeway, the church's physical plant provides ample room for the
diverse opportunities offered to its membership, which today
exceeds 14,000 congregants; and
WHEREAS, For 100 years, First Baptist Church Euless 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 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 78th Legislature of the State of Texas,
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Claude Thomas and the
members of First Baptist Church Euless on the joyous occasion of the
church's 100th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the church as a commemoration of this significant
event by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.