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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church |
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in Magnolia Springs are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their |
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church's founding on June 28, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Springhill Missionary Baptist was established in |
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1865 at the end of the civil war to provide a place for worship and |
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education for recently freed slaves; they met in a log cabin until |
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1868, when congregants purchased 14 acres of land for a church, |
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school, and cemetery; as Magnolia Springs and the surrounding area |
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grew, so did the church, and its present facility was constructed in |
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1970; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Springhill Missionary |
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Baptist has played a vital role in the community, providing myriad |
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opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship; furthermore, |
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the church has established the Sophronia Holmes and Willie M. |
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Rosemon Scholarship to honor two devoted members and help support |
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local students, and it is active with the Kirbyville Christian |
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Outreach program; and |
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WHEREAS, Springhill Missionary Baptist Church has long |
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served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship |
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there, and its continued existence is a testament to the unwavering |
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commitment of its members and clergy, both past and present; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of Springhill |
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Missionary Baptist Church and extend to the congregation sincere |
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best wishes for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship; |
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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. |
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White of Tyler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2752 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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