81R13513 JKB-D
By: Kuempel H.R. No. 858
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cross United Church of Christ in Seguin celebrated
its 100th anniversary on February 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The assembly was first organized on March 28, 1909,
as a German-speaking alternative to the local Methodist services
delivered in English; the initial service was pastored by the
Reverend Joseph Jaworski and attended by 18 people, who passed a
constitution establishing the congregation; the first permanent
home for Cross United was built in 1913, and services there
continued to be conducted in German until around 1930, when the
church converted to English; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the membership has benefited from
the dedicated efforts of many outstanding spiritual leaders,
including the Reverend James Price, who leads the congregation
today; and
WHEREAS, The current Cross United Church of Christ building
was dedicated in 1969 and is home to a community of faith that
includes more than 350 members; the congregants participate in a
range of worthy programs, including those benefiting the Guadalupe
Valley Family Violence Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, and the
Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Cross United Church of Christ
has served as a source of inspiration and fellowship for 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 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of Cross United
Church of Christ in Seguin 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.