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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of St. Paul United Methodist Church in |
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Georgetown celebrated the 140th anniversary of their church's |
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founding on April 21, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1873, this historically black |
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congregation has long played a vital role in the Georgetown |
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community; members initially met in the home of Mack and Belinda |
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Cook, who later deeded the property on Martin Luther King Street |
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where services are still held today; the current sanctuary was |
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built in 1972 and renovated in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, St. Paul United Methodist Church has |
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benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding |
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members of the clergy, including the Reverends W. B. Lot and Edward |
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Kernan; the church's current pastor, the Reverend Arcynthia Louie, |
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has led the congregation for the past four years; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, |
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the members of this notable house of worship support a variety of |
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commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to those |
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in need; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly a century and a half, countless |
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Georgetown residents have looked to St. Paul for inspiration and |
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spiritual guidance, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the |
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church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with St. Paul |
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United Methodist Church in Georgetown on its 140th anniversary 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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Farney |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2538 was adopted by the House on May |
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24, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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