H.R. No. 218
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg
celebrated the 60th anniversary of their church's founding on July
16, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1954 as a mission of First Baptist
Church of Pittsburg, this notable house of worship became an
independent entity on August 18, 1957; the congregation continued
to meet in the mission building on Mattison Street until 1963, when
it constructed a new sanctuary on Elm Street; after nearly half a
century there, the church moved to its current facility on Loop 179
in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, Emmanuel Baptist Church has
played a vital role in the community, offering its members myriad
opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship; the church also
takes part in a number of area ministries, providing children with
clothing, school supplies, and backpacks and preparing
Thanksgiving baskets for families in need; and
WHEREAS, The congregation at Emmanuel Baptist has benefited
from the able leadership of a number of dedicated pastors over the
years, and today that tradition of service is continued by the
Reverend Kyle Smith, who assumed the pulpit in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel 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 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 60th
anniversary of Emmanuel Baptist Church 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.
Hefner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 218 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House