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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, For a century, families have come together to |
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worship at Austin Oaks Church, and the congregation is celebrating |
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the 100th anniversary of the church's founding in 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally known as the Swedish Evangelical Free |
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Church of Austin, this venerable house of worship was formed on |
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August 16, 1925, as part of the Evangelical Free Churches, a |
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movement established by Swedish immigrants; its first sanctuary was |
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located in downtown Austin, and services were conducted entirely in |
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Swedish until the decision was made to transition to English in the |
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late 1930s; and |
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WHEREAS, The church relocated twice during the decades that |
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followed, eventually settling on a campus off of Monterey Oaks |
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Boulevard in southwest Austin in 2002; it went on to adopt its |
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current name, Austin Oaks Church, in 2014; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the congregation has benefited from |
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the dedicated efforts of many outstanding pastors, and today that |
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tradition of service is continued by lead pastor Brandon Zieske and |
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executive pastor BJ Forguson; under their leadership, Austin Oaks |
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offers a wide variety of ministries for members seeking to deepen |
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their faith and become more involved in church life, including |
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groups for men, women, and young adults, Spanish-language services, |
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and global and community outreach programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Generations of Texans have looked to Austin Oaks |
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Church for spiritual guidance and inspiration, and it is a pleasure |
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to join in recognizing the steadfast faith and commitment of those |
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who have sustained the church's vital mission for the past century; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Austin Oaks Church and |
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extend to its congregation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and |
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memorable celebration of this significant milestone; and, be it |
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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 and Senate. |