Bill Text: TX HR1593 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Columbia United Methodist Church in West Columbia.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-04-16 - Reported enrolled [HR1593 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR1593-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1593 |
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WHEREAS, For 175 years, families have come together to | ||
celebrate their faith at Columbia United Methodist Church in West | ||
Columbia; and | ||
WHEREAS, The church was first organized as a Methodist | ||
Society by the Reverend Isaac L. G. Strickland in 1839, and it was | ||
formally established on March 7 of the following year; considered | ||
the oldest Methodist congregation in Brazoria County, it first | ||
occupied a brick building, and a subsequent frame structure was | ||
replaced by the present brick sanctuary in 1958; in 1984, the church | ||
was honored with an official state historical marker by the Texas | ||
Historical Commission; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has continued to | ||
flourish; the building was renovated and beautiful stained-glass | ||
windows were installed in the 1990s, and later, a large fellowship | ||
hall, kitchen, and new offices were added; in recent decades, the | ||
congregation has expanded its community outreach programs as well; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Columbia United Methodist has benefited from the | ||
able leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today, that | ||
tradition of service continues under the direction of Dr. Michael | ||
Deaton; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Columbia United Methodist | ||
Church has served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those | ||
who worship there, and its continued existence is a tribute to the | ||
unwavering commitment of its members, both past and present; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of Columbia | ||
United Methodist Church and extend to its congregation sincere best | ||
wishes for many more years of shared prayer and fellowship; and, be | ||
it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. | ||
Bonnen of Brazoria | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1593 was adopted by the House on April | ||
14, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||