H.R. No. 10
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 125 years, families have come together to
celebrate their faith at Salem Institutional Baptist Church in
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Established by Father J. S. Sims as a ministry of New
Hope Baptist Church, Salem Institutional Baptist has played a vital
role in the community since 1888, providing area residents with
myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and
community outreach; and
WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able
leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today that tradition of
service continues under the direction of the Reverend Todd Marshall
Atkins; since his appointment, the church has added a number of
vital programs to benefit its growing membership; and
WHEREAS, Salem Institutional 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 congregants, both past and present; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 125th
anniversary of Salem Institutional Baptist Church and extend to its
pastor and 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.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 10 was adopted by the House on August
5, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House