R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, In 1996, Friberg-Cooper United Methodist Church

 1-2     celebrated 100 years of faithful service to the spiritual needs of

 1-3     its community; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The church was organized in 1896 by the Reverend

 1-5     Cummings and a local farmer, Levi Carey, and was named for

 1-6     benefactors John and Mary Andree Friberg; during its earliest

 1-7     years, the congregation met for services at a granary, and members

 1-8     realized their goal of having their own meeting place when they

 1-9     completed construction on their first church in 1902; and

1-10           WHEREAS, After a grass fire consumed that structure in 1938,

1-11     the congregation built its current sanctuary; seven years later,

1-12     members placed a green neon cross atop its steeple in memory of the

1-13     Reverend Ted Jenne, and their unique tribute has helped to ensure

1-14     that generations of area residents would always remember this

1-15     beloved house of worship; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The church became known by its current name after it

1-17     consolidated with the neighboring Cooper Methodist Church in 1947;

1-18     since that time, other area churches have closed their doors, but

1-19     inspired leadership and an active membership have helped

1-20     Friberg-Cooper United Methodist Church to flourish; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Moreover, its congregation has earned a reputation

1-22     for warmth and friendliness that attracts individuals of other

1-23     faiths as well, and Sunday sermons are often preached to an

1-24     interdenominational group of 50 or more people; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, Friberg-Cooper United

 2-2     Methodist Church has offered spiritual leadership and moral

 2-3     guidance to the members of its congregation; a source of great

 2-4     inspiration, the church stands today as a tribute to the dedication

 2-5     and hard work of its members, past and present, who have devoted

 2-6     their time, energy, and resources to ensure its continued existence

 2-7     as a house of God; now, therefore, be it

 2-8           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-9     Legislature hereby honor Friberg-Cooper United Methodist Church on

2-10     the occasion of its centennial and extend best wishes to the

2-11     members of its congregation for another century of fellowship; and,

2-12     be it further

2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-14     prepared for the members of Friberg-Cooper United Methodist Church

2-15     as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of

2-16     Representatives.

                                                                     Finnell

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1387 was adopted by the House on June

         2, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House