HLS 16RS-1803 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 36
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Christian Bible College
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Christian Bible College.
3 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Christian Bible College as its unique
4history is recognized; and
5 WHEREAS, the idea for this Christian school originated with Brother Jasper Roper's
6concern for Christian education in the Baton Rouge area; and
7 WHEREAS, Brother Roper worked tirelessly with Dr. Arthur P. Clay, the dean of
8Christian Bible College of Louisiana, and Dr. H.B. Williams, the pastor of New Light
9Missionary Baptist Church, to establish Christian Bible College of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
10extension; and
11 WHEREAS, the original instructors for Christian Bible College of Louisiana, Baton
12Rouge extension, were Dr. Arthur P. Clay, Dr. G.R. Washington, Dr. B.J. Robinson, Dr. E.C.
13Gumms, and Dr. Henry Maxwell; and
14 WHEREAS, classes were held at the New Light Baptist Church in Baton Rouge for
15approximately two years; graduation services and other major services took place in New
16Orleans; and
17 WHEREAS, in its second year of operation, Reverend Jasper Roper and Dr. H.B.
18Williams were added to the faculty and the school relocated to Gethsemane Baptist Church
19in Baton Rouge; and
20 WHEREAS, in 1976, the school was reorganized from an extension school to a self-
21supporting organization; and
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1 WHEREAS, in 1985, the school moved to its current home, 720 South Boulevard;
2and
3 WHEREAS, as the school continued to grow and prosper, more people were added
4to its faculty and staff; and
5 WHEREAS, Christian Bible College merits a special measure of commendation for
6the deep sense of pride and honor that it has brought to Baton Rouge and to the state of
7Louisiana.
8 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
9Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Christian Bible College and does hereby
10recognize and record for posterity its unique history.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
12to Jasper Roper, Jr., president of Christian Bible College.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 36 Original 2016 Regular Session Smith
Commends Christian Bible College.
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