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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, First Baptist Church of Academy is celebrating its |
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50th anniversary on March 8, 2009, and the event promises to be a |
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memorable day filled with prayer, reflection, and celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, Since it opened its doors in 1959, First Baptist has |
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greatly benefited from the dedication of its leaders, including |
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Pastor Brent Boatwright, who currently provides caring guidance to |
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the membership; and |
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WHEREAS, Although the church building was destroyed by fire |
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in 1990, the congregation of First Baptist replaced the structure |
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with a determination and optimism that touched others throughout |
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the community; a recently published book detailing the first |
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half-century of First Baptist includes photographs of the fire and |
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the process of rebuilding; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the church offers opportunities for |
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spiritual enrichment to the wider community through various |
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outreach programs; among its efforts, the church sponsors |
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ministries for children, singles, and seniors, as well as regular |
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mission trips; and |
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WHEREAS, For half a century, First Baptist Church has |
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remained a source of strength, comfort, and inspiration for Central |
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Texans, and it is fitting to recognize its congregants, past and |
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present, on the occasion of this notable milestone; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of First |
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Baptist Church of Academy and extend to Pastor Brent Boatwright and |
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all members of this venerable Baptist church sincere best wishes |
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for a meaningful celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |