83R10861 LB-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 591
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Concord Missionary Baptist Church in
Dallas are gathering on March 31, 2013, for the inaugural service at
their new sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, Established on June 29, 1975, Concord Missionary
Baptist Church has long served members of the Oak Cliff community;
under the dynamic leadership of the Reverend E. K. Bailey, the
church began with 228 members and today welcomes thousands of
worshipers; and
WHEREAS, Concord was expanded to accommodate the growing
congregation and eventually moved from its original location on
South Polk Street to a much larger property near Boulder Park; the
new sanctuary will seat approximately 3,200; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
members participate in a wide variety of ministries, educational
programs, and service opportunities; and
WHEREAS, For nearly four decades, Concord Missionary Baptist
Church has served as a source of inspiration and guidance for
countless Dallas residents, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in
congratulating its members and clergy on this noteworthy occasion;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of Concord Missionary
Baptist Church's new sanctuary and extend to the members of the
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.