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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of First Assembly of God in Vernon |
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celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church's founding on |
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November 6, 2016; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its organization in 1916, First Assembly of |
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God has benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number of |
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outstanding clergy, including Pastors Brian and Amy Pounds, who |
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lead the congregation today; 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 have established a |
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variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer |
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help to those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless Vernon residents have looked to First |
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Assembly of God for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a |
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pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its |
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rich history; 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 100th anniversary of First |
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Assembly of God in Vernon and extend to its members sincere best |
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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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Springer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1459 was adopted by the House on April |
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27, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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