H.R. No. 285



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On February 23, 2003, members of West University 
Baptist Church in Houston are celebrating the 75th anniversary of 
the church's founding; and
	WHEREAS, "From Generation to Generation" is the theme of this 
joyous event, which commemorates the rich history of the 
institution since its organization in 1928 by Nannie David, a 
missionary who had recently returned from Africa; and
	WHEREAS, Hundreds of current and former members of the 
congregation are gathering at the newly renovated church for 
anniversary festivities that include an alumni breakfast, 
performances by adult and children's choirs, and a photograph to be 
taken of all individuals in attendance; a particularly meaningful 
activity will be the placing of families' letters, photographs, and 
historical items into a time capsule to be opened at the church's 
centennial celebration in 2028; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1996 the congregation of West University 
Baptist Church has been led by the Reverend Dr. G. Barry Landrum; 
under his inspired guidance the church has continued to thrive, 
developing a strategic, long-range plan, increasing its budget by 
50 percent, and instituting a contemporary worship service; and
	WHEREAS, For three-quarters of a century, the congregants of 
West University Baptist Church have demonstrated a steadfast 
commitment to their faith and to their community, and it is a 
pleasure to join with them in celebrating this notable milestone in 
their church's history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. G. Barry Landrum and the 
members of West University Baptist Church on the occasion of the 
church's 75th anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes 
for a meaningful and memorable celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for West University Baptist Church as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wong

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 285 was adopted by the House on 
February 20, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House