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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Trinity United Methodist Church in |
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Houston are joining together on March 3, 2013, to celebrate the |
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148th anniversary of their church's founding; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized in 1865, this historic congregation was |
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one of the first African American churches in the Houston area |
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following the Civil War; its building was financed by 25 members in |
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1879 and provided a home to the congregation for 20 years before it |
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was destroyed in the hurricane of 1900; members soon rebuilt, but |
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lost that structure to a fire in the mid-1940s; and |
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WHEREAS, The current sanctuary, located on the corner of |
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Holman and Live Oak Streets, was completed in 1951, and the property |
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has been expanded several times over the years; its stained glass |
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windows are a unique feature that depict not only early Christian |
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scenes but also key moments of the civil rights movement; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the decades, Trinity UMC has benefited from |
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the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergymen, including its |
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founding pastor, the Reverend Elias Dibble; today, that tradition |
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of service continues under the direction of senior pastor |
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Dr. Robert E. McGee; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of this notable house of worship support a |
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variety of commendable programs, among them a music ministry, a |
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young adult Bible class, youth activities, and a Boy Scout troop; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly a century and a half, countless Houston |
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residents have looked to Trinity United Methodist Church for |
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spiritual enrichment and guidance, and it is a pleasure to join in |
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honoring the church at this special time in its rich history; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 148th anniversary of the |
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founding of Trinity United Methodist Church and extend to its |
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congregation sincere 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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Allen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 647 was adopted by the House on |
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February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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