H.R. No. 1138
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 100 years, families have come together to
celebrate their faith at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort
Worth; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1911 through the Tarrant Baptist
Association, Travis Avenue Baptist Church had an average of 65
people in attendance each week in its early days; today, the house
of worship supports 4,000 resident members; and
WHEREAS, Travis Avenue Baptist has played a vital role in the
community, providing area residents with myriad opportunities for
spiritual growth, fellowship, and community outreach; more than
36,000 individuals benefit from its ministries, which offer food
and clothing to those in need; in addition, the institution gives
more than $200,000 annually to assist worthwhile initiatives across
the globe, and it sends mission teams to a number of international
locations, including Cambodia, India, and Malaysia; and
WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able
direction of Dr. Michael Dean, who has served as pastor at Travis
Avenue Baptist for 20 years; during the past two decades, he has led
with conviction and compassion, and his efforts have helped the
church to pay off more than $7 million in debt while remodeling the
sanctuary and constructing a new central plant, welcome center, and
children's ministry center; and
WHEREAS, Travis Avenue Baptist Church has long served as a
source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and
its continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering commitment
of its members, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Travis Avenue Baptist Church on the 100th
anniversary of its founding and commend Dr. Michael Dean for his
exceptional service to the institution; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Shelton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1138 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House