By: Mallory Caraway H.R. No. 915
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks the 26th anniversary of the
founding of Camp Wisdom United Methodist Church of Dallas, and on
March 29, the congregation is commemorating this significant event
in the history of the church; and
WHEREAS, This congregation supports several ministries with
diverse purposes; the Magnification Ministry enhances the
spiritual experience of the church through musicians, singers,
dancers, and others while the Membership Ministry focuses on
fellowship, including services such as bereavement counseling and
weddings; the Mission Ministry seeks effective evangelical
communication of and modern accessibility to the gospels, and the
Maturity Ministry helps foster spiritual development in
congregants by guiding their faith through all stages of life; and
WHEREAS, Under the inspired leadership of senior pastor Dr.
Janet Bell Odom, the members of Camp Wisdom UMC also focus on giving
back to the community through external programs such as Clothes
Closet, Food Pantry, Prison Ministry, and other outreach efforts;
and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, Camp Wisdom United Methodist
Church has remained a source of strength, comfort, and inspiration
to area residents, and it is fitting that its clergy and
congregants, both past and present, be honored on this occasion;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Camp Wisdom United Methodist Church on the
occasion of its 26th anniversary and extend to all those involved
with the church sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the congregation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.