H.R. No. 1455
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than 70 years, families have come together
to celebrate their faith at Garden Oaks Baptist Church in Houston;
and
WHEREAS, This notable institution was established by Brother
T. T. Reynolds and by 57 charter congregants on September 28, 1941,
at Garden Oaks Elementary School; the church was one of the first to
be located in the Garden Oaks neighborhood, which was then on
Houston's periphery; and
WHEREAS, In 1944, the church purchased two lots on Shepherd
Drive for the construction of a building, and soon after breaking
ground in 1947, the congregation began holding services in the new
structure; by 1950, church membership had swelled to more than 500,
which led to the dedication of a larger sanctuary in 1954; and
WHEREAS, Garden Oaks Baptist is led today by Pastor Jim
Daniel, whose compassion, wisdom, and insight are a continuing
source of inspiration to his congregation; the church offers a
number of ministries and programs to meet the needs of its diverse
membership and also engages in extensive outreach; its programs
include a number that are tailored to youth, among them an early
learning center that serves children of preschool age; and
WHEREAS, For over seven decades, Garden Oaks Baptist Church
has served as a source of strength and guidance to those who have
worshiped 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 70th anniversary of Garden Oaks
Baptist Church and extend to Pastor Jim Daniel and his congregation
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.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1455 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House