H.R. No. 50
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the First Baptist Church of Katy
marked a momentous event in the history of their church with the
celebration of its 110th anniversary on November 20, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Organized on that day in 1898 by 12 Katy pioneers,
the church was originally known as Zion Baptist; members met in the
town's one-room schoolhouse and later held services in a building
owned by area Methodists; the Baptist congregation erected its
first sanctuary in 1914, and through the years, steady growth led to
the construction of several new facilities, including the church's
current home on Pin Oak Road; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend T. L. Scruggs served as the
congregation's first pastor, and the church has since been blessed
with the inspired leadership of 31 ministers; today, that legacy
continues with the help of a talented ministerial staff that
includes senior pastor Dr. Randy White, minister to young adults
Jeff Adams, minister to students Domenic Grotti, minister of music
Walt Brown, minister of education Ed Jent, director of prayer and
volunteer enlistment Margaret Edwards, and director of pastoral
care Martin Crowell; and
WHEREAS, Providing a spiritual home to some 3,000 local
residents, First Baptist also directs an annual outreach in Mexico,
where it has established 12 mission churches; moreover, the
congregation contributes to worldwide missions through its
membership in the Southern Baptist Convention; and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church of Katy has served as a source
of strength and guidance for more than a century, and the
institution stands as a tribute to the faith and dedication of its
members, both past and present, who have devoted their time,
prayers, and resources to ensure its continued existence; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 110th anniversary of First Baptist
Church of Katy and extend to all those associated with the church
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the First Baptist Church of Katy as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Callegari
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on January
22, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House