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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 880
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Greater El Bethel Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, |
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on the grand occasion of its 20th Year Homecoming and on its more |
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than 100 years of service to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last century, the Greater El Bethel |
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Baptist Church has ministered faithfully to the needs of the |
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citizens of Dallas, and due to the guidance and wise stewardship |
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of its pastors, the church has undertaken many worthy projects in |
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the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in the 10th Street Historical District of |
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Dallas, the church has participated in conventions and |
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conferences, and its clergy and members have traveled to many |
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cities in support of the church's ministry; and |
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WHEREAS, The church has aided the community by hosting |
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clothing drives, food programs, health fairs, and programs to |
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provide donations to the homeless; the church is known for its |
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music ministry, and its talented choir members have given |
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performances in numerous cities across the country; and |
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WHEREAS, The Greater El Bethel Baptist Church deserves |
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recognition for more than 100 years of outstanding service in the |
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Dallas area and for the support and inspiration it provides its |
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members and the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend appreciation and best wishes to the |
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clergy and members of the Greater El Bethel Baptist Church; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 8, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |