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2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 36
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend Christian Bible College.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Christian Bible College as its unique
history is recognized; and
WHEREAS, the idea for this Christian school originated with Brother Jasper Roper's
concern for Christian education in the Baton Rouge area; and
WHEREAS, Brother Roper worked tirelessly with Dr. Arthur P. Clay, the dean of
Christian Bible College of Louisiana, and Dr. H.B. Williams, the pastor of New Light
Missionary Baptist Church, to establish Christian Bible College of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
extension; and
WHEREAS, the original instructors for Christian Bible College of Louisiana, Baton
Rouge extension, were Dr. Arthur P. Clay, Dr. G.R. Washington, Dr. B.J. Robinson, Dr. E.C.
Gumms, and Dr. Henry Maxwell; and
WHEREAS, classes were held at the New Light Baptist Church in Baton Rouge for
approximately two years; graduation services and other major services took place in New
Orleans; and
WHEREAS, in its second year of operation, Reverend Jasper Roper and Dr. H.B.
Williams were added to the faculty and the school relocated to Gethsemane Baptist Church
in Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, the school was reorganized from an extension school to a self-
supporting organization; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, the school moved to its current home, 720 South Boulevard;
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WHEREAS, as the school continued to grow and prosper, more people were added
to its faculty and staff; and
WHEREAS, Christian Bible College merits a special measure of commendation for
the deep sense of pride and honor that it has brought to Baton Rouge and to the state of
Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Christian Bible College and does hereby
recognize and record for posterity its unique history.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Jasper Roper, Jr., president of Christian Bible College.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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