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IN HR0075
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randall Frye
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AI Summary
- House Resolution congratulating Sandcreek Baptist Church in Greensburg on its 190th anniversary of founding in June 1822
- Church is the oldest American Baptist church in Decatur County, originally organized with eight members including Zachariah Garton, Polly Garton, Dudley Taylor, Nancy Taylor, Jenny Miller, Rebekah Loyd, John B. Potter, and Jane Potter
- First church building constructed late 1823 to 1824 at present-day Sandcreek Cemetery with first service held April 1824; relocated in 1882 to property 4.5 miles southeast on U.S. Highway 421 with new building completed fall 1883
- Congregation voted July 2, 1972 to build educational building, raising over $25,000 through farming activities with dedication on January 28, 1973
- Principal Clerk of House directed to transmit resolution copies to the church pastor
Legislative Description
Honoring Sandcreek Baptist Church on its 190th anniversary.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
4/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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