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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of New Hope Baptist Church in Big Sandy |
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are gathering on September 14, 2025, to celebrate the 170th |
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anniversary of their church's founding; and |
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WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist traces its origins to September 22, |
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1855, when a group of 15 charter members organized the church under |
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the guidance of Elders Thomas Willingham, Wm. B. Mathis, |
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Jon. O. J. Davis, and P. K. Wilson; the congregation met in a |
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one-room log house before a new sanctuary was constructed in 1883; |
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that structure was dismantled and relocated to the Crossroads |
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community in 1914, and in December 1950, the church was deeded land |
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for the construction of a new building at its present site on State |
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Highway 155; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, New Hope Baptist has benefited |
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from the able leadership of a number of outstanding pastors, and |
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today that tradition of service is continued by Pastor Ernest |
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Graham; under his direction, the congregation continues to play a |
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vital role in the community, providing its members with myriad |
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opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church has long served as a source |
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of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and it is a |
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pleasure to join in recognizing this venerable religious |
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institution at this special time in its rich history; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd |
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Called Session, hereby commemorate the 170th anniversary of New |
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Hope Baptist Church and extend to its members sincere best wishes |
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for a meaningful and memorable celebration; 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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Senate. |