Bill Text: TX SR52 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Saint Paul United Methodist Church of Dallas on the occasion of its 140th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-17 - Reported enrolled [SR52 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR52-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Saint Paul United Methodist Church of Dallas on the | ||
occasion of its 140th anniversary; and | ||
WHEREAS, Saint Paul United Methodist Church traces its | ||
roots to a mission of the Wesley Church in New Orleans; it was | ||
formally organized in 1873 by Reverend H. Boliver and remains at | ||
its original location on Routh Street; and | ||
WHEREAS, From serving as the first home of Samuel Huston | ||
College in 1876 to its current role as "the Soul of the Arts | ||
District" in Dallas, this historic church has continued to grow | ||
and to play a vital part in the life of the community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Saint Paul United Methodist Church provides its | ||
congregation and community a wide array of programs, including | ||
the Body and Soul Ministry, which serves meals to the homeless, | ||
Arts Vision, a youth arts and performance summer camp, and | ||
Tuesday Nite Jazz, a curated musical performance series offering | ||
live jazz on the second Tuesday of each month; and | ||
WHEREAS, Through the years, the church has served as an | ||
invaluable source of strength for its congregation during times | ||
of hardship and bereavement and a place of fellowship during | ||
times of abundance and joy; and | ||
WHEREAS, The celebration of its 140th anniversary is an | ||
expression of the church's enduring commitment to providing | ||
enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the | ||
clergy and members of Saint Paul United Methodist Church on the | ||
joyous occasion of its 140th anniversary; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
West | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on July 17, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |