SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 533
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Prairie Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its
150th anniversary, which is being celebrated May 5, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Prairie Grove Baptist Church is considered the
oldest church in Limestone County, and over the years, it has
ministered to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless
people; and
WHEREAS, The church's congregation consists of a wide
variety of members, from younger families with children to
multiple couples who have been married more than 50 years; under
the guidance and stewardship of its pastors and the outstanding
leadership of its current pastor, Clifton Jones, the church has
continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of the
community; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Southern Baptist Convention of
Texas, the church has been an invaluable source of strength for
its members during times of hardship and bereavement and a place
of inspirational fellowship during times of abundance; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 150th anniversary
is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich history and on
the ministries it has established to the benefit of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members
of Prairie Grove Baptist Church on the joyous occasion of its
150th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as a memento of this special occasion.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate