Bill Text: TX HR373 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church in Dallas on its 80th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-12 - Reported enrolled [HR373 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR373-Introduced.html

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83R6968 LB-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 373

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of St. Luke "Community" United Methodist
Church in Dallas are celebrating the 80th anniversary of their
church's founding; and
WHEREAS, Organized in 1933, the church was first known as
Saint Paul Mission, later changing to East St. Paul Methodist
Church, then St. Luke Methodist Church; although its first
sanctuary was destroyed by a fire in 1941, the congregation pulled
together and rebuilt several years later; in 1974, members gathered
for the first time at the church's current home on R. L. Thornton
Freeway; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the members of this notable house of worship support a variety of
commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to those
in need; its many outreach ministries include such diverse areas as
career development, homeless assistance, social action, academic
skills reinforcement, and physical fitness; and
WHEREAS, Over the decades, the church has benefited from the
leadership of many excellent pastors; Rev. Merrell T. Reed led the
congregation in its earliest years, and Rev. Timothy B. Echols and
Rev. John W. Tatum, Sr., guided the church's expansion of social
programs in the mid-1960s to early 1970s; Rev. Zan W. Holmes, Jr.,
assumed leadership in 1974 and served for 28 years, during which
time he added "Community" to the church's name to match its civic
mission and oversaw the development of its Community Life Center,
named in his honor; the current pastor, Rev. Henry L. Masters, Sr.,
is nationally known and respected and has served St. Luke since July
2012; and
WHEREAS, Countless Texans have looked to St. Luke "Community"
United Methodist Church in Dallas for spiritual guidance through
the years, and this notable milestone provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize all who have contributed to its longevity;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding
of St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church and extend to the
congregation sincere best wishes for the future; 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.