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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Saint John Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of |
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the celebration of its 139th anniversary and the reopening of its |
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sanctuary on June 7, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, This historic Dallas church was first organized |
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as Free Will Baptist Church in the spring of 1876, and services |
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were initially held in a small home on Peak Alley; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has ministered |
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faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of innumerable |
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Christians; dynamic leaders, including the Reverend R. T. |
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Andrews and Dr. E. C. Estell Sr., helped establish the church as |
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a prominent missionary organization and strengthen its |
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involvement in national meetings; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the wise stewardship of its current pastor, |
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the Reverend Bertrain Bailey, the church has continued to grow |
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and to expand its mission of service; Pastor Bailey has helped to |
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reinvigorate the church's youth program and has overseen several |
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of the church's building projects, including the renovation of |
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the 1,500-seat sanctuary, which is reopening as part of the |
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church's anniversary celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church has served |
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as a source of strength to church members during times of |
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hardship and bereavement and as a source of joy and fellowship |
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during times of abundance and prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 139th anniversary |
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is an opportunity to reflect on its rich history and on the many |
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ministries it has established to the benefit of the community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members |
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of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church on the joyous occasion of |
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its 139th anniversary and the reopening of the sanctuary; and, be |
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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 28, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |