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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On February 22, 2015, the members of Highland Park |
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United Methodist Church began a year-long celebration leading up to |
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its centennial; and |
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WHEREAS, The church traces its origins to the founding of |
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Southern Methodist University, and it was briefly known as |
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University Church; the first services were held on the SMU campus in |
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February 1916, and within months, Methodist families attending |
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other Highland Park churches agreed to transfer their membership; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In 1917, a temporary building known affectionately |
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as "the Little Brown Church" was constructed; it was replaced in |
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1927 by a splendid Gothic cathedral; the congregation has continued |
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to grow and flourish, and in 2011, it renovated the historic Munger |
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Place Church in East Dallas to serve as a satellite campus; and |
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WHEREAS, Highland Park United Methodist Church today has a |
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membership of more than 15,000; since its inception, the house of |
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worship has benefited from the dedicated efforts of 11 outstanding |
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clergymen, including its current senior pastor, Paul Rasmussen; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to Highland |
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Park United Methodist Church for spiritual enrichment and guidance |
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through the years, 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 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Highland Park United Methodist Church |
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as it approaches its centennial and extend to its members and clergy |
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sincere best wishes for a memorable celebration; 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. |