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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the First Baptist Church of Kaufman |
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are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their church's founding in |
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2021; and |
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WHEREAS, The church was organized on November 5, 1871, by |
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elder J. B. Daniel and the Reverend A. D. Manion, with nine charter |
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members; the congregation met in private residences or other sites |
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until 1883, when a small white frame church with a steeple was |
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erected; the original building was eventually replaced by a brick |
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structure, which was later destroyed by a fire in 1937; another |
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building was dedicated in 1944, and the present campus was |
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established in 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the First Baptist Church of Kaufman |
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has benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding |
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pastors, including Dr. Brent Gentzel and Dr. Pablo Juarez, who lead |
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the congregation today; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and great love for |
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their neighbors, the members of this notable house of worship have |
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established a variety of commendable ministries and initiatives |
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that foster friendship, offer help to those in need, and work for |
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the common good of their city and our state; and |
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WHEREAS, The First Baptist Church of Kaufman has long served |
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as a source of inspiration, encouragement, and guidance to Kaufman |
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County and all those who worship there, and its continued existence |
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is a testament to the unwavering commitment of its members and |
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clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 150th |
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anniversary of the First Baptist Church of Kaufman and extend to its |
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members 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. |
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Bell of Kaufman |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 73 was adopted by the House on August |
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30, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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