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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 120 years, residents of Angleton have come |
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together to celebrate their faith at First Baptist Church of |
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Angleton; and |
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WHEREAS, Established on October 20, 1896, First Baptist held |
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its first services at a nearby Presbyterian church before moving |
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into its own facility 15 years later; the church has since grown to |
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include Angleton Christian School, which was built in 2005, and it |
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has also helped start two additional houses of worship, Second |
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Baptist Church and Primera Iglesia Bautista; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the congregation has benefited |
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from the able leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and today |
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that tradition of service is continued by Dr. Rodney Bowman; and |
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WHEREAS, First Baptist Church of Angleton has long served as |
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a source of inspiration and guidance to area residents, and its |
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continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of |
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its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 120th anniversary of the |
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founding of First Baptist Church of Angleton and extend to the |
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congregation 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. |