SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Salem Institutional Baptist Church in Dallas on the
grand occasion of its 125th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Salem Institutional Baptist Church was
founded in 1888 by Father J. S. Sims, and over the years, the
church has fostered Christian education in the community and has
ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of the citizens of
Dallas and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, Due to the guidance and wise stewardship of its
pastors and to the outstanding leadership of its current pastor,
the Reverend Todd Marshall Atkins, the church has continued to
grow and to undertake many worthy projects within the community;
and
WHEREAS, During his three-year tenure as pastor of the
church, Reverend Atkins has become well known for his powerful
leadership style, and 150 new members have joined the
congregation; and
WHEREAS, The Salem Institutional Baptist Church is a
source of strength for church members during their hardships and
in times of bereavement, and it is a source of joy and peace in
their daily lives; the celebration in honor of the church's 125th
anniversary takes place on August 11, 2013; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the
clergy and members of the Salem Institutional Baptist Church on
the joyous occasion of its 125th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as a memento of this occasion.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate