Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas SR79: Recognizing New Hope Baptist Church on the occasion of its 170th anniversary.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 4, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 11, 2025:
89(2) SR 79 - Enrolled version - Bill Text SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79 WHEREAS, The members of New Hope Baptist Church in Big Sandy are gathering on September 14, 2025, to celebrate the 170th anniversary of their church's founding; and WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist traces its origins to September 22, 1855, when a group of 15 charter members organized the church under the guidance of Elders Thomas Willingham, Wm. B. Mathis, Jon. O. J. Davis, and P. K. Wilson; the congregation met in a one-room log house before a new sanctuary was constructed in 1883; that structure was dismantled and relocated to the Crossroads community in 1914, and in December 1950, the church was deeded land for the construction of a new building at its present site on State Highway 155; and WHEREAS, Through the years, New Hope Baptist has benefited from the able leadership of a number of outstanding pastors, and today that tradition of service is continued by Pastor Ernest Graham; under his direction, the congregation continues to play a vital role in the community, providing its members with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church has long served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing this …
Sponsors
- Bryan Hughes (R, SD-001) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Vote recorded in Journal
- : Read & adopted
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH (NQ7Z7)
Common questions
- What is SR79?
- SR79 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Recognizing New Hope Baptist Church on the occasion of its 170th anniversary.
- What is the status of SR79?
- Passed both chambers as of September 4, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 4, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR79?
- Bryan Hughes (R, SD-001).
- Where is the official record for SR79?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=SR00079
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