TITLE: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their church's founding on March 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, Services were initially held at Travis Elementary School when the church was organized in March of 1965, and then two years later, they were moved to the current church home at the corner of Wesley and Burnett; an activities building and an education building have been added, and in 1987 a new worship center was dedicated; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Ridgecrest Baptist has benefited from the dedicated efforts of seven outstanding clergymen, Dr. William Pratt, Dr. James McGinlay, Dr. Bob Hamilton, Dr. David Stubblefield, Dr. Sam Douglass, Kevin Herbert, and Pastor Matthew Beasley, who leads the congregation today; and WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this notable house of worship have established a variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer help to those in need; one such special ministry is the live nativity presented to the community for the past 48 Christmas seasons; and WHEREAS, Countless Greenville residents have looked to Ridgecrest Baptist for spiritual guidance over the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and extend to its members and clergy 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. Flynn Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 909 was adopted by the House on March 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House