SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize United Evangelical Lutheran Church on the grand
  occasion of its 150th anniversary, which is being celebrated on
  May 14, 2017; and
         WHEREAS, In 1967, three of the oldest Lutheran congregations
  in Texas merged to become the United Evangelical Lutheran Church;
  the Philadelphia Lutheran Church of Swiss Alp, the Trinity
  Lutheran Church of Black Jack, and the Salem Lutheran Church of
  Freyburg were established between 1867 and 1875, and many
  descendants of the founding congregations of these churches are
  active in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church today; and
         WHEREAS, For well over a century, United Evangelical
  Lutheran Church leaders have ministered faithfully to the needs
  of innumerable Christians; the church has remained an invaluable
  source of comfort and strength for its members during times of
  heartache and loss and a source of joy and fellowship in times of
  celebration and prosperity; and
         WHEREAS, United Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of
  the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
  Church in America; under the wise stewardship of its pastors, the
  church has continued to grow and to undertake many worthy
  projects in the community; and
         WHEREAS, Members of United Evangelical Lutheran Church
  worship in a beautiful white sanctuary on a winding and scenic
  rural road, and the church symbolizes 150 years of witness and
  service in Fayette County; 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 United Evangelical Lutheran Church on the joyous occasion of
  its 150th anniversary; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this church.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 24, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate