Bill Text: TX HR2012 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR2012 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR2012-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2012 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The members of Central Presbyterian Church in | ||
| Waxahachie are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their church's | ||
| establishment on April 28, 2019; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On Easter Sunday, 1919, the Central Presbyterian | ||
| Church congregation held the inaugural service in its new sanctuary | ||
| following 22 months of construction; architect C. D. Hill designed | ||
| the spacious structure in the style of late Gothic Revival, with a | ||
| seating capacity for 500 worshippers; the church's original pipe | ||
| organ, an Austin Opus 809, is still in operation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In the century since its opening, Central | ||
| Presbyterian has benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number | ||
| of outstanding clergymen, including the Reverend Matt Curry, who | ||
| leads the congregation today; and | ||
| WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, | ||
| the members of this notable house of worship have established a | ||
| variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer | ||
| help to those in need, including the Marthas, Second Saturday | ||
| Service, Kids Against Hunger, and Worship Outside the Walls; the | ||
| church has worked closely with the Presbyterian Children's Homes | ||
| and Services over the years and provided invaluable support to the | ||
| community through partnerships with a number of local | ||
| organizations, including Waxahachie Care, CASA, Gingerbread House, | ||
| and Daniel's Den; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Countless Waxahachie residents have looked to | ||
| Central Presbyterian Church for spiritual guidance in the past | ||
| century, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this | ||
| special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Central | ||
| Presbyterian Church and extend to its members 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. | ||
| Wray | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2012 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 27, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
