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252 Offered January 11, 2017 Prefiled January 3, 2017 Commending First Baptist Church of Franklin.

----------  Patron--Agreed Lucasto ----------by the Senate, January 12, 2017 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 20, 2017   WHEREAS, First Baptist Church of Franklin, a faith community established by freedmen with a trust in God and a vision, and the oldest organization of continuous existence in Franklin, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016;

and WHEREAS, the original structure stood near the banks of the BlackBlackwater Water River, near present day Bowers Road;

and WHEREAS, over its 150-year historyhistory, First Baptist Church has demonstrated a commitment to education, expansion of ministries, and community outreach, gaining local and statewide recognition for its efforts;