H.R. No. 1100
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of First Baptist Church of Olney
celebrated the 120th anniversary of their church's founding on June
10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, In June 1898, eight charter members met in the
Methodist church to organize a new congregation with the assistance
of a Baptist missionary; First Baptist grew along with the town, and
through the years, it has benefited from the dedicated efforts of
many outstanding clergymen, including Senior Pastor Chad
Edgington, who has led the congregation since 2013; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the members of this notable house of worship support a variety of
commendable initiatives, including mission work at home and abroad;
and
WHEREAS, Countless Olney residents have looked to First
Baptist Church for spiritual enrichment and guidance through the
years, and it is appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize
the church; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 120th anniversary of First
Baptist Church of Olney and extend to its members 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.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1100 was adopted by the House on April
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House