SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Concord Missionary Baptist Church as it christens its
new sanctuary with an entrance service on March 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Oak Cliff community of Dallas, this
spacious new facility will accommodate a congregation of more
than 3,000 people; its dedication is a joyful occasion for this
devoted and dynamic flock; and
WHEREAS, Members of Concord Missionary Baptist Church have
reaped the rewards of their faith and diligence with the opening
of this stellar sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, The church traces its beginnings to 1975, when a
young Reverend E. K. Bailey and 228 followers heeded the call to
start a new ministry in the predominantly African American
community of Oak Cliff; over the years, the church has grown and
overcome challenges, and it has ministered to the needs of
innumerable Christians; and
WHEREAS, In its nearly four decades, Concord Missionary
Baptist Church has launched and operated many outreach ministries,
including the Concord Senior Center, the Concord Center for Biblical
Studies, the Substance Abuse Ministry, and a satellite church in
Haiti; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable church community is indeed
deserving of praise and recognition for its many accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the members of Concord Missionary
Baptist Church as they celebrate the dedication of their new
sanctuary and extend to them sincere best wishes in all their
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
congregation as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate