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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 777
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Hutto Lutheran Church on the occasion of its 125th |
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anniversary, which is being celebrated on June 25, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1892, Hutto Lutheran Church was |
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founded as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church by Swedish |
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immigrants who had settled in the region when it was primarily a |
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farming community; today, the church is an affiliate of the |
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America through the Southwestern |
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Texas Synod; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Hutto Lutheran Church has ministered |
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faithfully to the needs of innumerable Christians, and it has |
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continued to carry out its mission to serve the community through |
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worship, witness, education, and service; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its |
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pastors, the church has grown and implemented numerous outreach |
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ministries in support of Hutto residents; it was a founding |
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organization of the Hutto Community Food Pantry, and the church |
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is active in several programs that serve veterans, adults with |
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special needs, and vulnerable residents in need of financial |
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assistance; and |
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WHEREAS, Hutto Lutheran Church has been a source of strength |
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for congregants during times of bereavement and adversity and a |
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source of fellowship in times of abundance and prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 125th anniversary |
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is an opportunity to reflect on its rich history and on the |
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ministries it has established to the benefit of the community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and congregants |
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of Hutto Lutheran Church on the joyous occasion of the church's |
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125th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the church as a memento of this special event. |
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Schwertner |
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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 15, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |