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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For more than 70 years, families have come together |
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to celebrate their faith at Garden Oaks Baptist Church in Houston; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This notable institution was established by Brother |
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T. T. Reynolds and by 57 charter congregants on September 28, 1941, |
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at Garden Oaks Elementary School; the church was one of the first to |
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be located in the Garden Oaks neighborhood, which was then on |
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Houston's periphery; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1944, the church purchased two lots on Shepherd |
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Drive for the construction of a building, and soon after breaking |
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ground in 1947, the congregation began holding services in the new |
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structure; by 1950, church membership had swelled to more than 500, |
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which led to the dedication of a larger sanctuary in 1954; and |
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WHEREAS, Garden Oaks Baptist is led today by Pastor Jim |
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Daniel, whose compassion, wisdom, and insight are a continuing |
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source of inspiration to his congregation; the church offers a |
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number of ministries and programs to meet the needs of its diverse |
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membership and also engages in extensive outreach; its programs |
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include a number that are tailored to youth, among them an early |
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learning center that serves children of preschool age; and |
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WHEREAS, For over seven decades, Garden Oaks Baptist Church |
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has served as a source of strength and guidance to those who have |
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worshiped there, and the church stands as a tribute to the faith and |
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dedication of its members, both past and present, who have devoted |
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their time, prayers, and resources to ensure its continued |
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existence; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 70th anniversary of Garden Oaks |
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Baptist Church and extend to Pastor Jim Daniel and his congregation |
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sincere 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. |