H.R. No. 1433
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 75 years, residents of San Marcos have come
together to celebrate their faith at Westover Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, The church's origins can be traced back to the
summer of 1939, when students from San Marcos Baptist Academy held a
two-week revival in the old Westover Schoolhouse; the school
building subsequently became home to Westover Baptist Church, which
was officially founded on March 31, 1940, by a group of 12 pastors
from the San Marcos Baptist Association; in 1953, the church moved
across the street to a new sanctuary, built mainly by volunteer
labor, and it has remained there ever since; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the members of Westover Baptist
Church have established a variety of commendable programs that
foster fellowship and offer help to those in need, including a youth
ministry and a weekly horseback riding event called Rodeo 4 Jesus;
the congregation has benefited from the able leadership of many
dedicated clergymen, and today that tradition of excellence is
continued by its current pastor, Jeff Latham; and
WHEREAS, Westover Baptist Church has long served as a source
of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and its
continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of
its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Westover
Baptist Church and extend to its congregation sincere best wishes
for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship; 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.
Isaac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1433 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House