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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Canton Methodist Church celebrated |
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the congregation's 150th anniversary in 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Officially organized in 1856, Canton Methodist's |
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first building was a one-room facility partially paid for by |
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chicken dinners prepared and sold by the Ladies Aid Society; and |
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WHEREAS, The church has grown considerably throughout the |
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past 15 decades; to better serve its congregants and community, |
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Canton Methodist now sponsors such worthwhile initiatives as Kids |
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Crossing, parents' day out, weekly Bible study, nursing home |
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outreach, United Methodist Men, and United Methodist Women; members |
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also enjoy active youth, recreation, and music programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Canton Methodist Church has served as a source of |
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strength and inspiration to generations of worshippers, and the |
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celebration of its 150th anniversary is a tribute to the faith and |
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dedication of its members, both past and present, who have devoted |
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their time, prayers, and resources to ensure its continued |
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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 honor Canton Methodist Church on its 150th |
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anniversary and extend to the congregation sincere best wishes for |
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the future; 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. |