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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, First United Methodist |
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Church in Lubbock has reached out to the community and enhanced the |
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lives of local residents in myriad ways; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable institution dates back to 1892, when |
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church services were held in schools and at the Lubbock County |
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Courthouse, and it has since experienced significant growth, |
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including the construction of an impressive Gothic-style sanctuary |
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along with an education building and a Christian Life Center for |
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youth; yet despite these changes and expansions, First United |
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Methodist Church has remained true to its mission of supporting the |
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community through charitable works; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to their church's mission, parishioners |
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have shown compassion and kindness to many, and they have welcomed |
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newcomers into their community with open arms; in 1975, when the |
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family of State Representative Hubert Vo settled in Lubbock, the |
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congregation provided vital assistance to their new neighbors, |
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enrolling the children in area schools and even raising funds to |
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purchase a car for the family; the support that the Vos received |
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from First United Methodist Church helped them adjust to life in |
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this country, and they benefited greatly from the generosity of its |
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congregants and leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance of its current pastor, Dr. Jay |
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Horton, First United Methodist Church continues to serve as a |
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source of comfort, inspiration, and fellowship, and its legacy of |
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goodwill resonates in Lubbock and beyond; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor First United Methodist Church for its |
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efforts in behalf of the citizens of Lubbock and extend to its |
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clergy and congregation sincere best wishes for continued success |
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with their worthy endeavors; 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. |