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