SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Meyersville,
  which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its historic
  sanctuary; and
         WHEREAS, Saint John's congregation is one of the three
  oldest Lutheran congregations in Texas; the congregation traces
  its roots to 1851, when a founding group of German immigrants
  first gathered for worship in a log cabin; congregants moved to a
  stone church in 1866, and ranchers in the community decided to
  build the current church in 1919; and
         WHEREAS, Construction of this impressive Gothic-style
  sanctuary lasted 17 months, and with no nearby store as a source
  of supplies, the ranchers made the bricks from scratch on-site;
  builders erected the sanctuary at a slight incline toward the
  altar so that all members had a clear view of the pastor, an
  architectural technique that was notably ahead of its time; in
  true Texas form, metal clips were attached to the back of pews for
  men to hang their Stetsons; and
         WHEREAS, Records show that sermons at the church were
  offered in German through 1964; an air-conditioning system was
  installed in the church in 2004, and a new elevator, staircase,
  and covered drop-off area were added in 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Today, the beautiful church is a source of
  strength and enlightenment to its members under the exemplary
  leadership of its 21st pastor, the Reverend John Boor; the
  sanctuary centennial is a fitting opportunity for the spiritual
  family to reflect on the church's rich history and the ministries
  it has established to the benefit of the community; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
  to the congregants and clergy of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran
  Church in Meyersville as they mark the 100th anniversary of the
  church sanctuary; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 29, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate