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78R16564 MDM-D
By: Marchant H.R. No. 1266
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, June 8, 2003, marks the centennial celebration of
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Carrollton, and
this auspicious event indeed merits special legislative
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Festivities planned for this noteworthy event
include a worship service followed by lunch and fellowship and a
program of remembrances that highlights special times in the
history of the church; and
WHEREAS, Under the inspiring leadership of the Reverend
Harold Elias-Perciful, who is assisted by administrative assistant
Dorothea Brock, director of music Laura Benton, and parish nurse
Barbara Amond, the congregants of First Christian Church continue
to carry out a century-old tradition of service in behalf of their
fellow North Texas citizens; and
WHEREAS, The church hosts a full schedule of worship, Sunday
school, Bible study, and classes for all ages; further activities
held at the 1835 Walnut Street site include adult and children's
choirs, scout meetings, exercise classes, softball games, and
special events of benefit to members of the congregation and the
wider community; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of 100 years, First Christian Church
has remained a sanctuary of strength, comfort, and spiritual
encouragement, and it is a distinct pleasure to join in celebrating
its first century of faithful service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the pastor and congregation of
First Christian Church on the momentous occasion of its centennial
and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for First Christian Church as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.