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79R6100 MDM-D

By:  Dukes                                                        H.R. No. 672



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The members and friends of Pilgrim Rest Primitive 
Baptist Church in Austin are celebrating the 85th anniversary of 
the church's founding on June 26, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The congregation traces its roots to February 1920, 
when a small group of committed Christians organized in the home of 
Deacon J. Johnson; the following year, members began worshipping in 
a frame building located at 2314 East Eleventh Street, and this 
location has remained the church home, although the building has 
undergone renovation and the grounds have been expanded with 
additional acreage; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Pilgrim Rest Primitive 
Baptist Church has sought to serve its members and neighbors in the 
wider community; to that end, the church has developed a Sunday 
school, a Baptist Training Union, and a mission program supporting 
district, state, and national projects; further, congregants 
participate in Bible study, prayer ministry, choirs, and a food 
ministry; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Elder Lawrence O. Perry continues the legacy 
of exceptional pastoral leadership that has enriched the church 
since its founding; called to the pulpit of Pilgrim Rest in 2002, 
Pastor Perry shares his wisdom and guidance with congregants, and 
his unwavering faith has uplifted the hearts of many; and
	WHEREAS, Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church has been a 
blessing in the lives of countless Texans, and it is a pleasure to 
join in honoring the church on this special occasion in its rich 
history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with Pilgrim 
Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Austin on the 85th anniversary of 
the church's founding and extend to them sincere 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.