H.R. No. 121



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On May 16, 2004, the Reverend A. D. Campbell and the 
congregation of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas are 
marking a significant milestone in the history of the church by 
celebrating its 25th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Ten faithful believers, guided by the Reverend E. C. 
Estell, Jr., founded the church in early 1979; Reverend Campbell 
answered the call to the pastorate in 1985, and he shares his deep 
faith and counsel with church members and encourages them to "stand 
with confidence and serve with compassion"; and
	WHEREAS, Responsive to the residents of the greater community 
as well as its congregation, the church is a source of hope to many 
and a place of practical assistance, and it strives to address 
economic, cultural, educational, and spiritual needs; in addition 
to stocking a pantry offering food and clothing, the church 
supports such important endeavors as a homeless shelter mission, a 
nursing home ministry, and a prison ministry; and
	WHEREAS, In 1996, the Liberty Heights Community Center was 
founded under the auspices of the church as a safe haven for young 
people, and it has earned praise from the Dallas Police Department 
and Dallas Morning News for its role in stemming crime and drug 
traffic in Southeast Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, For a quarter-century, Tabernacle Missionary 
Baptist Church has provided physical and spiritual nourishment for 
countless Texans, and it is a distinct pleasure to join in honoring 
the church at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Reverend 
Campbell and the congregation of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist 
Church on the joyous occasion of the 25th anniversary of the 
church's founding and extend to all involved sincere wishes for a 
meaningful and memorable 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.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House