HR42 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

First Baptist Church of Springville, 200th anniversary, commended

Summary

HR42 is a House resolution that commends the First Baptist Church of Springville for its 200th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would formally recognize and commend the First Baptist Church of Springville on its 200-year history. It notes the church’s traditions, worship style, and focus on discipleship, and it expresses admiration and best wishes for its future endeavors. It also acknowledges the church’s leadership and its Southern Baptist beliefs as set out in The Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Who It Affects

• The First Baptist Church of Springville receives formal recognition and a ceremonial commendation from the Alabama House.
• The Springville community and Alabama public gain public acknowledgment of a historic local church and its role in the community.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and commemorates the First Baptist Church of Springville on its 200th anniversary and founding date of March 22, 1817.
• Commends the church as a loving, historic, gospel-centered congregation and highlights its focus on discipleship, including the KNOW, GROW, GO plan.
• Acknowledges the church leadership and its beliefs as a Southern Baptist congregation aligned with The Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Expresses admiration and best wishes for the church’s future endeavors.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory