H.R. No. 767
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of First Baptist Church Waxahachie
celebrated the dedication of their church's new home with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony and gospel concert on March 3, 2019; and
WHEREAS, First organized on March 17, 1861, FBC Waxahachie
started out as a small church with only 12 founding members; it has
since developed into a thriving congregation that has outgrown a
number of sanctuaries; previously located on North Rogers Street,
the church moved to its current campus on the U.S. Highway 287
bypass near Broadhead Road in December 2018; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, FBC Waxahachie has benefited from
the efforts of 12 outstanding clergymen, including the Reverend
David Ritsema, who has led the congregation since 2013; 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,
including missions to Guatemala and Estonia; the church is
currently focusing on assisting children from low-income families
in the local community; and
WHEREAS, For 158 years, First Baptist Church Waxahachie has
played a vital role in the lives of area residents, and its
continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering commitment of
its congregants, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of First Baptist
Church Waxahachie's new building 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.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 767 was adopted by the House on March
21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House