TITLE: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Garden Oaks Baptist Church in Houston.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Garden Oaks Baptist Church in Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, For more than 70 years, families have come together to celebrate their faith at Garden Oaks Baptist Church in Houston; and WHEREAS, This notable institution was established by Brother T. T. Reynolds and by 57 charter congregants on September 28, 1941, at Garden Oaks Elementary School; the church was one of the first to be located in the Garden Oaks neighborhood, which was then on Houston's periphery; and WHEREAS, In 1944, the church purchased two lots on Shepherd Drive for the construction of a building, and soon after breaking ground in 1947, the congregation began holding services in the new structure; by 1950, church membership had swelled to more than 500, which led to the dedication of a larger sanctuary in 1954; and WHEREAS, Garden Oaks Baptist is led today by Pastor Jim Daniel, whose compassion, wisdom, and insight are a continuing source of inspiration to his congregation; the church offers a number of ministries and programs to meet the needs of its diverse membership and also engages in extensive outreach; its programs include a number that are tailored to youth, among them an early learning center that serves children of preschool age; and WHEREAS, For over seven decades, Garden Oaks Baptist Church has served as a source of strength and guidance to those who have worshiped there, and the church stands as a tribute to the faith and dedication of its members, both past and present, who have devoted their time, prayers, and resources to ensure its continued existence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 70th anniversary of Garden Oaks Baptist Church and extend to Pastor Jim Daniel and his congregation 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. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1455 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House