As Adopted by the Senate

135th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 220

2023-2024

Senator O'Brien

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring First Baptist Church of Braceville on its Centennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to First Baptist Church of Braceville on the hallowed occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS,  Since its inception in 1923, First Baptist Church of Braceville has offered its members the pathway to a more meaningful life by illuminating and demonstrating the precepts on which the church was founded. The spirit of love and Christian fellowship that exists among the parishioners not only prevails within the church edifice itself but also extends beyond those sacred walls to touch the lives of everyone encountered by these devout disciples; and

WHEREAS,  Under the capable leadership of Pastor Fred Gilbert and his predecessors, First Baptist Church of Braceville has experienced continual growth and has provided a source of moral guidance and spiritual motivation for each of its members. Over the years, the church has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and through its generous efforts, it has earned the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capably served; and

WHEREAS,  An occasion such as this is an important milestone that represents dedication, commitment, and enduring faith. For one hundred years, the members of First Baptist Church of Braceville have kept their faith alive in the community, and on this special anniversary, the congregation has accepted the challenge of carrying its beliefs into the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate First Baptist Church of Braceville on its One Hundredth Anniversary and pay tribute to all those joining in the celebration of this joyous event; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to First Baptist Church of Braceville.