Chap. 487.—An ACT to authorize the sale of church property in the county of Lee.

Approved April 2, 1902.

Whereas, the congregation of the Missionary Baptist Church, at New
Hope, Lee county, Virginia, has disbanded and the members formerly be-
longing to said congregation have attached themselves to the church at
Jonesville; and,

Whereas, the church building and grounds at New Hope are no longer
necessary for said congregation, and the said persons formerly having
membership there are desirous of sclling said property and investing the
proceeds in the church building at Jonesville: therefore,

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That C. E. Creek,
the only surviving trustee of the Missionary Baptist Church, located at
New Hope, Lee county, Virginia, be, and he is hereby, authorized to sell
and convey said New Hope church property and turn the proceeds over
to the trustees of the Missionary Church located at Jonesville, Lee
county, Virginia. .

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.