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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.