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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, First United Methodist Church of Irving has been a |
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source of comfort and inspiration for North Texans since its |
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founding in 1908; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance of the Reverend H. M. Read, 14 |
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charter members committed to support the establishment of a |
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Methodist church for Irving residents at a brush arbor revival |
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meeting in the summer of 1908; parishioners initially worshiped in |
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a school building until a sanctuary was completed, and through the |
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years, a number of building programs have expanded the church |
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facilities to accommodate its growing membership; congregants |
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today enjoy a family life center, a children's building, and a new |
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sanctuary, which was dedicated in 2002; and |
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WHEREAS, Currently led by Senior Pastor David Turner, First |
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United Methodist offers numerous opportunities for spiritual |
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enrichment through a variety of outreach ministries, some as |
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cooperative ventures with other area houses of worship and |
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community organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Sustained by a common purpose, warm fellowship, and |
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inspired leadership, the members of First United Methodist Church |
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have remained constant in their devotion to their faith, and it is a |
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pleasure to commemorate this joyous occasion in the life of their |
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church; now, 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 101st anniversary of First |
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United Methodist Church and extend to the congregation sincere best |
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wishes for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship; and, be |
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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. |