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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ in |
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Dallas are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their church's |
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founding in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized in 1961 by 25 charter members, the church |
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acquired its first facility at a site on South Boulevard and |
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Jeffries Street; seeking to accommodate its growing membership, the |
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congregation purchased property on Fourth Avenue, and the church |
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took its present name; in 1963, during the civil rights movement, |
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that building was destroyed by arson, but the structure was later |
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replaced; the institution has continued to grow since that time, |
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expanding to a new facility across the street in 1982 and adding a |
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Family Life Center in 2001; and |
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WHEREAS, Along the way, the church has benefited from the |
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dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding clergymen, including |
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Brother Jerry Norris, who leads the congregation today with the |
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assistance of his wife, Sister Johnnie Norris; 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 sponsor a variety of |
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commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to those |
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in need; in addition to caring for the homeless, the congregation |
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has supported missionaries, ministerial students, and the |
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Adopt-a-School program; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless South Dallas residents have looked to the |
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Fourth Avenue Church of Christ for spiritual enrichment and |
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guidance through the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring |
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the church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ on the |
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50th anniversary of its founding and extend to its members sincere |
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best wishes for the future; 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. |
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Johnson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1837 was adopted by the House on May |
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11, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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