H.R. No. 225

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, For a century, Grand Prairie families have come together to worship at First Presbyterian Church, and the congregation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the church's founding in 2007; and

WHEREAS, First Presbyterian Church of Grand Prairie was officially founded on February 24, 1907, with a charter membership of 19 individuals; Dallas pastors, and later Trinity University students, preached for the new congregation until 1911 when the Reverend W. C. Baber became the first permanent pastor; and

WHEREAS, Services were originally held at the Methodist Church in the afternoon, until a move to the Grand Prairie Civic Club allowed for morning worship; the Presbyterian group next rented the Woodmen of the World hall before constructing its first sanctuary in 1912; the current building at 310 S.W. Third Street, which was dedicated in 1952, has been expanded and remodeled to keep pace with the congregation's growth; and

WHEREAS, First Presbyterian Church stands as a testament of the faith and dedication of its members, both past and present, whose prayers and support have helped to ensure its continuing existence; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with First Presbyterian Church of Grand Prairie on the 100th anniversary of the founding of their church and extend to them best wishes for many more years of worship together; 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.

England

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 225 was adopted by the House on February 15, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House