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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of First Baptist Church in Hawkins are |
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celebrating the 100th anniversary of their church's founding on |
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June 11 and 12, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its organization a century ago, First Baptist |
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Church in Hawkins has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many |
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outstanding clergymen, including Dr. William H. "Bill" Holmes, who |
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leads the congregation today; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, |
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the members of this notable house of worship support a variety of |
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commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to those |
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in need; today, the church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist |
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Convention, the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and the Smith |
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Baptist Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless Hawkins residents have looked to First |
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Baptist Church for spiritual enrichment and guidance through the |
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years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this |
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special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th |
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anniversary of the establishment of First Baptist Church in Hawkins |
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and extend to all of its members sincere best wishes for the future; |
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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. |