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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 100 years, residents of Aubrey have come |
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together to celebrate their faith at Aubrey First United Methodist |
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Church; and |
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WHEREAS, The beginnings of Aubrey First United Methodist |
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Church trace back to the latter half of the 19th century, when |
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worship services were held in log cabins near the present-day town |
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of Aubrey; a wood-frame building was constructed in the 1880s on the |
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corner of Plum and Maple Streets to house the local Methodist |
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church, but it was destroyed in 1918 by a devastating tornado; in |
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February 1919, a one-story, brick veneer replacement was completed |
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on the original plot, and it continues to serve as the church's |
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sanctuary today; and |
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WHEREAS, The church was renamed Aubrey First United Methodist |
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Church following a merger with the Evangelical United Brethren |
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Church in 1968, and it was officially incorporated in 1986; since |
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its inception, this notable house of worship has played a vital role |
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in the community, providing its members with myriad opportunities |
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for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the congregation has benefited from |
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the able leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and today that |
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tradition of service is continued by Joseph Baker; and |
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WHEREAS, Aubrey First United Methodist 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 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Aubrey |
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First United Methodist Church and extend to its congregation |
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sincere best wishes for many more years of shared prayer and |
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fellowship; 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. |
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Patterson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 494 was adopted by the House on March |
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13, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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