This website will be unavailable from Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. due to data center maintenance.

                                                                                



                                                                  H.R. No. 352



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Plum Street United Methodist Church in Abilene is 
celebrating a momentous milestone with the observance of its 
centennial on October 30, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The congregation was organized as St. Paul Methodist 
Church by a small, devoted group of Christians, including A. B. 
Johnson, Abe Anderson, Larkin Smith, Rosie Crawford, and Ivy 
Brooks, under the guidance of the Reverend R. B. Isom; in time, this 
historic church was renamed Plum Street United Methodist; and
	WHEREAS, Though parishioners met initially in a private home, 
they soon bought a lot at 541 Plum Street from the Texas and Pacific 
Railway and erected a sanctuary; later, in the mid-20th century, 
church members constructed a new building at Sixth Street and Plum; 
and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with the leadership of many fine individuals 
throughout its history, Plum Street UMC is shepherded today by the 
Reverend Iziar Lankford, a valued teacher, counselor, and stalwart 
friend; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding, Plum Street UMC has served as a 
haven of hope and support for many members of the Abilene community, 
and it is a distinct pleasure to honor this steadfast community of 
faith; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the pastor and 
congregation of Plum Street United Methodist Church on its 
centennial and extend to them warmest wishes for the future; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Plum Street United Methodist Church as an expression 
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 352 was adopted by the House on July 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House