78R10275 JH-D

By:  Dunnam                                                     H.C.R. No. 191



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, For 125 years, Central Texas families have come 
together to worship at First Baptist Church of Mart, and this year's 
milestone anniversary is truly deserving of special recognition; 
and
	WHEREAS, The church was established in 1878, when the town 
was known as Willow Springs, and it was originally led by the 
Reverend T. D. Suttle; over the last century and a quarter, the 
church's members have remained steadfast in their faith and in 
their service to the community; and
	WHEREAS, Currently under the direction of Pastor Ron Curtis, 
the congregation is celebrating this enduring institution's 
anniversary with special church services and a luncheon for all 
present and former members on April 13, 2003, and it is a pleasure 
to join in recognizing this joyous event; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate all those associated with First Baptist Church 
of Mart on its 125th anniversary and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for a meaningful and memorable observance; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the church members as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.