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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2007 marks the 24th anniversary of the |
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founding of Camp Wisdom United Methodist Church of Dallas, and on |
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March 18, the congregation is commemorating this significant event |
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in the history of the church; and |
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WHEREAS, "Seasons of Life" is the theme of the celebration, |
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co-chaired by Minnie Anderson and Pat Simpson; the guest minister |
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is native Texan Dr. Lynn R. Mims, who currently shares his |
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leadership and strong faith with others as the pastor of Barak |
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Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri; and |
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WHEREAS, Camp Wisdom UMC was founded when St. Andrews and |
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Polk Street Regional United Methodist churches merged on March 24, |
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1983; its name was derived from West Camp Wisdom Road, the location |
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of the St. Andrews church; the Reverend Doyle Allen served the |
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congregation as its first pastor, followed by the Reverends Phillip |
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Hudson, Charles E. Washington, and L. Charles Stovall; Dr. Janet |
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Bell Odom has ably led the church since June 2005; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly a quarter-century, Camp Wisdom United |
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Methodist Church has remained attuned to the changing needs of the |
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community it serves and it stands today as a tribute to the hard |
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work and dedication of its members, past and present, who have |
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devoted their time, energy, and financial resources to ensure its |
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continued existence; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate all those affiliated with Camp |
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Wisdom United Methodist Church on the 24th anniversary of its |
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founding and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the |
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coming years; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |