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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 975
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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 |
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myriad opportunities for fellowship and outreach; the current |
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church facility, with its beautiful Byzantine iconography, was |
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built in 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 |
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1970s 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 |
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at the Museum of Biblical Art; moreover, in September the church |
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will host its 59th Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas, a |
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popular gathering that honors the Greek Orthodox faith, culture, |
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cuisine, 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 |
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there, and its continued existence is a testament to the |
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unwavering commitment of its members and clergy, both past and |
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present; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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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 from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Taylor of Collin |
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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 May 25, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |