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H.R. No. 363
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members and friends of St. Mary's Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Church in Caldwell are celebrating the church's
110th anniversary and the dedication of a Texas State Historical
Marker on July 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The history of this treasured institution dates back
to the early 1890s, when Father Charles Kacer traveled from
Frenstat to conduct a monthly mass in Caldwell; the first recorded
service was held in August 1893, with the Reverend Jacob Lauth
presiding, and the congregation's first permanent structure, a
small frame building, was erected in 1895 and dedicated to the
Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes; and
WHEREAS, The Galveston hurricane of 1900 destroyed the church
and all its contents, with the exception of a painting of Our Lady
of Lourdes; the church was rebuilt in 1901, and it served its
parishioners well for more than 80 years; in 1984 a new facility was
constructed and a bell tower was added in 1997; the painting of Our
Lady of Lourdes has been restored and it remains on view in the
church; and
WHEREAS, Today, members benefit from the leadership of Father
Dimitrij Colankin, who has ably served the church for the past
decade, following in the tradition of the other dedicated religious
leaders whose vision and spiritual guidance have enhanced the lives
of countless area Catholics over the past century; and
WHEREAS, For 110 years, St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church has served as a source of strength and inspiration
to those who have worshiped there, and the church stands as a
tribute to the dedication and deep commitment of its members, past
and present, who have devoted their time, prayers, and financial
resources to ensure its continued existence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize St. Mary's Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on the occasion of its 110th
anniversary and the dedication of a Texas State Historical Marker
and extend to all of its members sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Cook of Colorado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 363 was adopted by the House on July
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House