SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize First Baptist Church of Midland, which on 
June 5 and 6, 2004, is celebrating its 50th year at its present 
location at 2104 West Louisiana; and
	WHEREAS, First Baptist Church has its roots in a congregation
that originated over 115 years ago; the first church building 
was a small frame structure that was shared with Methodist, 
Presbyterian, and Christian congregations; and
	WHEREAS, Today, First Baptist Church has developed into 
the largest Christian congregation in the Permian Basin; during a 
typical week, over 3,000 Midland residents worship, study, and 
enjoy fellowship through the church's numerous programs such as 
the Academy of Christian Training and Support, Family Life and 
Counseling, and the Child Development Center; and
	WHEREAS, Under the wise stewardship of its previous 
pastors and the inspirational leadership of its current pastor, 
the Reverend Gary Dyer, church members have undertaken many 
worthy projects; in addition to ministering to people in the 
Permian Basin, First Baptist Church reaches thousands of people 
throughout the western United States through its television and 
radio broadcasting service; and
	WHEREAS, This celebration marks an important milestone in 
the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission to serve the 
spiritual needs of many Christians; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend best wishes 
to the clergy and congregation of First Baptist Church of Midland 
on the jubilant occasion of its 50th anniversary at its present 
location; 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.
                                                                         Seliger




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 17, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate