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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 100 years, residents of Dallas have joined |
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together to celebrate their faith at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox |
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Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in South Dallas in 1915 by immigrants |
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from Greece, Holy Trinity has since played a vital role in the |
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community, growing with the city and providing members with myriad |
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opportunities for fellowship and outreach; the current church |
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facility, with its beautiful Byzantine iconography, was built in |
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1991 and serves more than 1,000 parish families; and |
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WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able |
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leadership of a number of dedicated priests through the decades; |
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today, that tradition is continued by the Reverend Christopher |
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Constantinides, who has been the presiding priest since 2006 and |
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who served as an assistant priest at Holy Trinity in the late 1970s |
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and early 1980s; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the parish are observing the church's |
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centennial with a variety of special events in 2015, including a |
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golf tournament, a gala, and an Orthodox Ecclesiastical exhibit at |
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the Museum of Biblical Art; moreover, in September the church will |
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host its 59th Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas, a popular |
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gathering that honors the Greek Orthodox faith, culture, cuisine, |
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and traditions; and |
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WHEREAS, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has long served |
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as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, |
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and its continued existence is a testament to the unwavering |
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commitment of its members and clergy, both past and present; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Holy |
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Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and extend to its congregation |
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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. |