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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Glen Cove Baptist Church are marking |
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the 125th anniversary of their church's founding on August 12, |
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2025; and |
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WHEREAS, This venerable religious institution was organized |
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as Glen Cove Missionary Baptist Church on August 12, 1900, with 24 |
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charter members; initially meeting at the local Methodist church, |
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the congregation purchased its current site in 1948 and held its |
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first service in the renovated Bowen School Building the following |
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year; over the succeeding decades, the church added a fellowship |
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hall and parsonage, and in 2015, its members dedicated a new |
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sanctuary; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, Glen Cove Baptist Church has |
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benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergy, |
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including Pastor Zachery Ailshie, who has led the congregation |
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since 2007; 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, including numerous missions and outreach |
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efforts; moreover, in 2008, the church spearheaded the creation of |
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a local volunteer fire department; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to Glen Cove |
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Baptist Church 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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history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 125th |
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anniversary of Glen Cove Baptist Church and extend to its members |
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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. |