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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 125 years, families have come together to |
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celebrate their faith at Salem Institutional Baptist Church in |
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Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Established by Father J. S. Sims as a ministry of New |
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Hope Baptist Church, Salem Institutional Baptist has played a vital |
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role in the community since 1888, providing area residents with |
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myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and |
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community outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able |
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leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today that tradition of |
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service continues under the direction of the Reverend Todd Marshall |
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Atkins; since his appointment, the church has added a number of |
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vital programs to benefit its growing membership; and |
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WHEREAS, Salem Institutional Baptist Church has long served |
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as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, |
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and its continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering |
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commitment of its congregants, both past and present; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 125th |
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anniversary of Salem Institutional Baptist Church and extend to its |
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pastor and members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |