85R8597 JCD-D
By: Bonnen of Brazoria H.R. No. 831
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 120 years, residents of Angleton have come
together to celebrate their faith at First Baptist Church of
Angleton; and
WHEREAS, Established on October 20, 1896, First Baptist held
its first services at a nearby Presbyterian church before moving
into its own facility 15 years later; the church has since grown to
include Angleton Christian School, which was built in 2005, and it
has also helped start two additional houses of worship, Second
Baptist Church and Primera Iglesia Bautista; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the congregation has benefited
from the able leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and today
that tradition of service is continued by Dr. Rodney Bowman; and
WHEREAS, First Baptist Church of Angleton has long served as
a source of inspiration and guidance to area residents, 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 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 120th anniversary of the
founding of First Baptist Church of Angleton and extend to the
congregation 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.