TITLE: Commemorating the 120th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Olney.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 120th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Olney.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of First Baptist Church of Olney celebrated the 120th anniversary of their church's founding on June 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, In June 1898, eight charter members met in the Methodist church to organize a new congregation with the assistance of a Baptist missionary; First Baptist grew along with the town, and through the years, it has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergymen, including Senior Pastor Chad Edgington, who has led the congregation since 2013; and WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, the members of this notable house of worship support a variety of commendable initiatives, including mission work at home and abroad; and WHEREAS, Countless Olney residents have looked to First Baptist Church for spiritual enrichment and guidance through the years, and it is appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize the church; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 120th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Olney and extend to its members 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. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1100 was adopted by the House on April 12, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House