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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The First United Methodist Church of Buna has |
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received an official Texas State Historical Marker in recognition |
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of its long and notable history; and |
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WHEREAS, In January 1904, Tex Rogers and James, John, Ethel, |
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and Minnie Hancock came together to establish a Methodist church; |
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services were held in the town's schoolhouse until 1922, when the |
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congregation dedicated the building and community hall it continues |
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to occupy to this day; through the years, a number of additions have |
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been made to the structure to meet the growing needs of its members; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The house of worship has provided area residents |
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with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and |
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community outreach, supporting such worthwhile programs as the |
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Epworth League, United Methodist Women and Men, and Methodist Youth |
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Fellowship; and |
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WHEREAS, The First United Methodist Church has played a |
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significant role in Buna, and recognition by the Texas Historical |
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Commission is a tribute to the unwavering commitment of its |
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congregants, both past and present, to their church and their |
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community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of a Texas State |
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Historical Marker for the First United Methodist Church of Buna and |
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extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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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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Christian |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 99 was adopted by the House on |
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February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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