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House Resolution
207 By: Representatives Buckner of the 82nd,
Hill of the 81st, Barnes of the 84th, Post 2 and Dodson of
the 84th, Post 1
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Dixon Grove Baptist Church; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the Dixon Grove First Baptist
Church was founded originally in 1956 by the late Reverend John A. Dixon;
and
WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the
loving and humble efforts of those devout worshipers have blossomed into a
landmark institution which celebrated its 46th anniversary on December 8, 2002;
and
WHEREAS, the congregation of this church has
compiled an unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian
service; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual
assistance offered by this church and in particular by Pastor James Edward
Harris, is a source of strength, inspiration, and direction for persons of all
walks of life and from all economic strata;
and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper
that this enduring example of
God´s
message of peace and love be recognized for its innumerable good works rendered
on behalf of persons in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body
congratulate the Dixon Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 46th
anniversary, commend the members of the congregation for the many, many decades
of steadfast, unselfish, and loving service to the people of this state, and
extend to the congregation their best wishes for continued growth and service to
the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an
appropriate copy of this resolution to the Dixon Grove Baptist Church.
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