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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Buchanan First Baptist Church of |
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Texarkana celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church's |
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founding on March 30, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the oldest churches in Bowie County, Buchanan |
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First Baptist Church traces its origins to 1925, when a group of 14 |
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charter members gathered in a private home to organize a new church; |
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the congregation originally worshiped out of a one-room sanctuary, |
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which subsequently underwent a number of additions and renovations |
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and was relocated to South Lake Drive in 1947; the membership held |
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the first services in the current church building on Buchanan Loop |
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Road in August 1995; in order to meet the needs of the growing |
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congregation, a family life and education center were added nearly |
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a decade later; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its organization, Buchanan First Baptist |
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Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding |
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members of the clergy, including Pastor Rick Rothwell, who has led |
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the congregation for the past four years; 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 ministries for men, women, youth, |
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and the elderly; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless residents of the Texarkana area have |
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looked to Buchanan First Baptist Church for spiritual guidance over |
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the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at |
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this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Buchanan First Baptist |
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Church in Texarkana and extend to its members sincere best wishes |
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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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Senate. |