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IN HCR0050

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Charlie Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes St. John Baptist Church in Gary on its 100th anniversary of founding in 1918

  • Church was originally founded by Reverend L.A. Thomas, Reverend J.R. Butler, and Reverend I.C. Ball, initially established as Mount Zion Baptist Church at 1725 Massachusetts Street

  • Congregation split in 1929 and reunited under the name St. John Baptist Church at 2229 Washington Street under Reverend T.L. Ballou's guidance; church was destroyed by fire in 1936 and rebuilt under Reverend Leon Davis

  • Indiana General Assembly congratulates the church and thanks the clergy and congregation for their community service and good works over 100 years

  • Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Reverend R. E. Robinson

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing St. John Baptist Church in Gary on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding.

Last Action

Returned to the House

2/27/2018

Full Bill Text

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