H.R. No. 1837
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ in
Dallas are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their church's
founding in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Organized in 1961 by 25 charter members, the church
acquired its first facility at a site on South Boulevard and
Jeffries Street; seeking to accommodate its growing membership, the
congregation purchased property on Fourth Avenue, and the church
took its present name; in 1963, during the civil rights movement,
that building was destroyed by arson, but the structure was later
replaced; the institution has continued to grow since that time,
expanding to a new facility across the street in 1982 and adding a
Family Life Center in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Along the way, the church has benefited from the
dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding clergymen, including
Brother Jerry Norris, who leads the congregation today with the
assistance of his wife, Sister Johnnie Norris; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the members of this notable house of worship sponsor a variety of
commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to those
in need; in addition to caring for the homeless, the congregation
has supported missionaries, ministerial students, and the
Adopt-a-School program; and
WHEREAS, Countless South Dallas residents have looked to the
Fourth Avenue Church of Christ for spiritual enrichment and
guidance through the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring
the church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ on the
50th anniversary of its founding and extend to its members sincere
best wishes for the future; 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.
Johnson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1837 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House