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2025 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12
BY REPRESENTATIVE TURNER
A RESOLUTION
To commend First Baptist Church Bernice on the occasion of its one hundred twenty-fifth
anniversary.
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church Bernice was established in 1900 and has faithfully
served as a beacon of hope, spiritual guidance, and community service for the citizens of
Bernice, Louisiana, and beyond; and
WHEREAS, for the past one hundred twenty-five years, First Baptist Church Bernice
has impacted countless lives through its dedication to service and sharing the Gospel and
provided the community with a foundation of worship, discipleship, and ministry; and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church Bernice has played an integral role in developing
the spiritual and social fabric of the Bernice community by offering programs for people of
all ages, fostering strong family values, and supporting missions both locally and globally;
and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church Bernice has stood as a testament to unwavering
faith and resilience by adapting and growing to meet the needs of its congregation and the
greater community across generations; and
WHEREAS, as First Baptist Church Bernice marks this historic milestone, it is fitting
to recognize the pastors, leaders, members, and supporters who have contributed to the
church's legacy and continued its mission of faith and service; and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church Bernice is most deserving of the highest
recognition for its enduring legacy of faith, service, and community impact over the past one
hundred twenty-five years, and the anniversary presents an opportunity to celebrate the
church's rich history and look forward with gratitude and anticipation for the future.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend First Baptist Church Bernice on the occasion
of its one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that the
church community continue to prosper in all of its spiritual endeavors and build upon its
impressive legacy for many years to come.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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