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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678          WHEREAS, The members of Buchanan First Baptist Church of   Texarkana celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church's   founding on March 30, 2025; and          WHEREAS, One of the oldest churches in Bowie County,   Buchanan First Baptist Church traces its origins to 1925, when a   group of 14 charter members gathered in a private home to   organize a new church; the congregation originally worshiped out   of a one-room sanctuary, which subsequently underwent a number of   additions and renovations and was relocated to South Lake Drive   in 1947; the membership held the first services in the current   church building on Buchanan Loop Road in August 1995; in order to   meet the needs of the growing congregation, a family life and   education center were added nearly a decade later; and          WHEREAS, Since its organization, Buchanan First Baptist   Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding   members of the clergy, including Pastor Rick Rothwell, who has led   the congregation for the past four years; 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, including ministries   for men, women, youth, and the elderly; and          WHEREAS, Countless residents of the Texarkana area have   looked to Buchanan First Baptist Church 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of   Buchanan First Baptist Church in Texarkana 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 from the   Texas Senate.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate