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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp |
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is celebrating 140 years of service to the community on April 22, |
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2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized in March 1867 as the Philadelphia Lutheran |
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Church, the institution conducted services in German through the |
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early 1950s; and |
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WHEREAS, In May 1967, the congregation merged with Trinity |
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and Salem Lutheran Churches to form the United Evangelical Lutheran |
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Church; today, under the leadership of Minister Lemae Higgs, |
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members enjoy fellowship in the former Salem Church building; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the decades, the United Evangelical |
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Lutheran Church has distinguished itself as a valued asset to the |
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Swiss Alp area, serving the community with commitment and |
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compassion; and |
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WHEREAS, In marking this anniversary, the church's friends |
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and supporters honor its rich heritage even as they reaffirm the |
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values on which it was built, and it is indeed fitting to pay |
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tribute to this venerable institution at this time; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the United Evangelical Lutheran Church on |
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the 140th anniversary of its founding and extend sincere best |
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wishes to the members of its congregation for a meaningful and |
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memorable celebration; 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. |