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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church of |
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Dallas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church |
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traces its roots to a congregation organized in 1933 and known as |
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Saint Paul Mission; through the years, the church has ministered |
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faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless |
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people; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its |
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pastors, and with the outstanding leadership of its current |
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pastor, Dr. Henry L. Masters, Sr., the church has continued to |
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grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the many outreach programs the church |
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sponsors are the Higher Education and Campus Ministries, the |
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Political-Social Action Ministry, the Loaves and Fishes |
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Ministry, and the Saint Luke Athletic Ministry; and |
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WHEREAS, Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church |
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has become an invaluable source of strength for church members |
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during times of hardship and bereavement and a place of |
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fellowship during times of abundance and celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, The commemoration of its 80th anniversary is an |
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expression of the church's enduring commitment to providing |
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enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and |
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congregation of Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church |
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on the joyous occasion of its 80th anniversary and proclaim March |
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19, 2013, as Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church Day |
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at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 19, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |