82R7809 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 470
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 100 years, families have come together to
celebrate their faith at the O'Donnell First United Methodist
Church; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1911, the O'Donnell First United
Methodist Church was originally led by the Reverend T. A. Knight,
and early meetings were held at the T-Bar Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Founding fathers H. E. Baldridge and C. H. Doak
donated land for First United to build its first structure in 1920;
additions have since been made to the facility in an effort to meet
the needs of its congregation, which welcomed the members of T-Bar
Methodist when that church closed in 1943; a fellowship building
was completed in 1950, and a parsonage was also built; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, First United has provided area
residents with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth,
fellowship, and community outreach, and congregants have benefited
from the able leadership of many dedicated pastors; today that
tradition of service continues under the direction of the Reverend
Monty Barnett; and
WHEREAS, The O'Donnell First United Methodist Church has long
served as a source of inspiration and guidance to 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the O'Donnell First United Methodist
Church on its 100th anniversary 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.