By Palmer H.R. No. 579 75R11229 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the congregation of Lake Worth United Methodist Church for its 1-3 faithful service to the Lake Worth community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The church was established in 1938 and moved to its 1-5 current location in 1964; the Reverend Frank Briggs became head 1-6 minister of the church in 1990, and under his charismatic 1-7 leadership, the congregation has experienced an exceptionally 1-8 vibrant period of growth, with membership increasing each year as 1-9 more people come to hear the good news of the Lord; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Since its founding nearly 60 years ago, Lake Worth 1-11 United Methodist Church has been a leading force in the community, 1-12 and it currently operates an "open door" policy enabling charitable 1-13 organizations, schools, and family groups to use its facilities on 1-14 a regular basis; home to many music recitals performed by area 1-15 youth, the Family Center serves as the meeting place for the local 1-16 Boy Scout troop and the YMCA, while the church's other facilities 1-17 serve as practice sites for local school sports teams; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Among the many people who attend Lake Worth United 1-19 Methodist Church is Representative Sue Palmer, who has been an 1-20 active member of the congregation for more than three years, during 1-21 which time the church has played an important role in the lives of 1-22 her family members; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Throughout the church's proud history, the ministers 1-24 of Lake Worth United Methodist Church have provided outstanding 2-1 religious leadership and moral guidance to the members of this fine 2-2 congregation, and it is indeed a great pleasure to honor a visiting 2-3 delegation from the church on this occasion; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby commend the Reverend Frank Briggs and the 2-6 members of Lake Worth United Methodist Church for the many 2-7 significant contributions they have made to their community; and, 2-8 be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Lake Worth United Methodist Church as an expression of 2-11 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.