H.R. No. 1627



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kingsville is receiving 
an Official Texas Historical Marker in recognition of its long and 
notable history of service to the community, and this significant 
event underscores the important contributions made by the leaders 
and congregants of this venerable house of worship; and
	WHEREAS, Established in January 1912 as a mission station 
under the direction of the Reverend Frederick H. Eickhoff, St. Paul 
Lutheran Church stands on land donated by Mrs. Henrietta King on 
November 29, 1913; it was officially organized in 1918, and 
although its physical structure has changed greatly during its 
storied existence, the underlying essence of fellowship and faith 
remains strong among the congregation; and
	WHEREAS, Currently led by the Reverend Allan Eckert, St. Paul 
Lutheran Church has been blessed with strong leadership and 
visionary guidance throughout 93 years as a respected community 
institution; and
	WHEREAS, Recognition by the Texas Historical Commission 
highlights the important role that this church has played in the 
life of the Kingsville area and provides an assurance that this 
notable piece of history will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the placement of an Official Texas 
Historical Marker honoring St. Paul Lutheran Church of Kingsville; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for St. Paul Lutheran Church as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1627 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House