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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 150
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-4     recognize Trinity United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas,
 1-5     which was originally organized 133 years ago on February 3, 1866;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Trinity United Methodist Church has its roots
 1-8     in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, a small frame building
 1-9     built on the northwest corner of Milam in 1851; following the
1-10     Civil War, a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing a
1-11     church under the guidance of the preacher, Elias Dibble, and
1-12     the deed was filed on February 3, 1866; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The frame building was subsequently moved to the
1-14     property bounded by Travis, Bell, Clay, and Milam streets, and
1-15     plans were made to name the building Trinity United Methodist
1-16     Church; thereafter, the church had to be rebuilt several times
1-17     due to destruction by the great storm of 1900 and a fire in 1946;
1-18     the church was erected on Holman and Live Oak streets in 1951; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Over the years, the Trinity United Methodist Church
1-20     has ministered faithfully to the spiritual needs of innumerable
1-21     Christians; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Due to the guidance and wise stewardship of its
1-23     pastors and the outstanding leadership of its current pastor,
1-24     the church has continued to grow and to undertake many worthy
 2-1     projects within the community; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, The Trinity United Methodist Church has become
 2-3     an invaluable source of strength for its members during their
 2-4     hardships and in times of bereavement; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, The many years of loyal service to the Houston
 2-6     community exemplify the church's enduring commitment to its
 2-7     holy mission and its dedication to tradition and unity among
 2-8     Christians; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     76th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and
2-11     members of Trinity United Methodist Church on the occasion of
2-12     its 133rd anniversary; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-14     the church as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-15                                                                   Ellis
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2-17                                          President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on February 8, 1999.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate