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By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 179







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, On August 14, 2005, Salem Institutional Baptist 

Church of Dallas is commemorating 117 years of service to the 

spiritual and practical needs of its community; and

	WHEREAS, Organized in 1888 by Father J. S. Sims, the church 

has been blessed with the inspired leadership of 19 dedicated 

pastors, each of whom has contributed to the continued growth and 

development of this beloved house of worship through its moves from 

Paris Street to Preston Street to Bourbon Street to its present 

location at 3918 Crozier Street; and

	WHEREAS, Since accepting the call to its pulpit 12 years ago, 

Dr. Abraham E. Campbell, Jr., has ministered to the congregation, 

sharing his understanding and counsel with those who seek his 

assistance, and he has been instrumental in myriad improvements to 

the church structure and in the creation of a number of beneficial 

programs and ministries for the good of the church and the wider 

community; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Salem Church has brought 

people together in faith, friendship, and praise to affirm devotion 

to God, and in so doing, the church has made an immeasurable impact 

on its community; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Abraham E. 

Campbell, Jr., and the members of Salem Institutional Baptist 

Church of Dallas on the joyous occasion of the church's 117th 

anniversary and extend to all involved heartfelt best wishes for 

the future; 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.