SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Leander Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its 160th anniversary, which is being celebrated on February 14, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Leander Presbyterian Church was organized February 14, 1857, under the leadership of the Reverend R. M. Overstreet; originally known as Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and located in Bagdad, it moved to Leander in the early 1880s, and many descendants of its early members remain active in the life of the church today; and

WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its pastors, Leander Presbyterian Church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; and

WHEREAS, Leander Presbyterian Church has been an invaluable source of strength for church members in times of hardship and bereavement and a place of inspirational fellowship in times of plenty; and

WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 160th anniversary is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich history and on the ministries it has established to the benefit of its congregation and the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members of Leander Presbyterian Church on the joyous occasion of its 160th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 31, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate