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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Cross United Church of Christ in Seguin celebrated |
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its 100th anniversary on February 28, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, The assembly was first organized on March 28, 1909, |
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as a German-speaking alternative to the local Methodist services |
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delivered in English; the initial service was pastored by the |
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Reverend Joseph Jaworski and attended by 18 people, who passed a |
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constitution establishing the congregation; the first permanent |
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home for Cross United was built in 1913, and services there |
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continued to be conducted in German until around 1930, when the |
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church converted to English; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the membership has benefited from |
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the dedicated efforts of many outstanding spiritual leaders, |
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including the Reverend James Price, who leads the congregation |
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today; and |
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WHEREAS, The current Cross United Church of Christ building |
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was dedicated in 1969 and is home to a community of faith that |
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includes more than 350 members; the congregants participate in a |
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range of worthy programs, including those benefiting the Guadalupe |
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Valley Family Violence Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, and the |
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Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Cross United Church of Christ |
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has served as a source of inspiration and fellowship for those who |
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worship there, and its continued existence is a tribute to the |
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unwavering commitment of its members, both past and present; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of Cross United |
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Church of Christ in Seguin and extend to the congregation sincere |
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best wishes for 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. |
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Kuempel |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 858 was adopted by the House on March |
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26, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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