81R9177 JNC-D
By: Jackson H.R. No. 704
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 100 years, families have come together to
worship at First Baptist Church in Carrollton; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1909, First Baptist
Church has played a vital role in the community, providing its
members with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth,
fellowship, and community outreach; in addition to active student
and senior ministries, the church offers a bus to bring children to
worship services each week; and
WHEREAS, This notable North Texas institution has 3,700
members and has purchased more than 100 acres of land for future
expansion, which will include a sports ministry complex; and
WHEREAS, The congregation has been blessed with many
compassionate and able leaders through the decades, such as Dr.
Wayne Allen, who led First Baptist for 34 years; today, that legacy
continues with the inspired teachings of Dr. Brent Taylor; a
graduate of Baylor University, he earned his master's degree from
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth and his
doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Kentucky; he served at Prestonwood Baptist Church in
Dallas and First Baptist Church in Hebron before joining his
current church home; and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church in Carrollton has long served
as a source of strength and guidance to those who have worshipped
there, and the church 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 honor First Baptist Church of Carrollton on its
100th anniversary and extend to its members sincere best wishes for
the coming years; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the congregation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.