H.R. No. 909
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in
Greenville are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their church's
founding on March 21, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Services were initially held at Travis Elementary
School when the church was organized in March of 1965, and then two
years later, they were moved to the current church home at the
corner of Wesley and Burnett; an activities building and an
education building have been added, and in 1987 a new worship center
was dedicated; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Ridgecrest Baptist has benefited
from the dedicated efforts of seven outstanding clergymen,
Dr. William Pratt, Dr. James McGinlay, Dr. Bob Hamilton, Dr. David
Stubblefield, Dr. Sam Douglass, Kevin Herbert, and Pastor Matthew
Beasley, who leads the congregation today; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the members of this notable house of worship have established a
variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer
help to those in need; one such special ministry is the live
nativity presented to the community for the past 48 Christmas
seasons; and
WHEREAS, Countless Greenville residents have looked to
Ridgecrest Baptist for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is
a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in
its rich history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding
of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and extend to its members and clergy
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.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 909 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House