H.R. No. 1578
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Victoria is celebrating its 100th anniversary on October 12-13,
2013; and
WHEREAS, When it was founded in 1913, the church was the first
English-speaking Lutheran congregation in Victoria; a larger
facility was built in 1952 to accommodate the congregation's
growing numbers, and the church now occupies an entire block on
North Main Street in the heart of Victoria; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the members of this notable house of worship support a variety of
commendable programs that offer fellowship as well as help to those
in need; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the significant role that First
English Lutheran has played in the Victoria community, the Texas
Historical Commission has recently awarded the church an official
Texas Historical Marker; and
WHEREAS, Countless Victoria residents have looked to First
English Evangelical Lutheran Church for spiritual enrichment and
guidance through the years, 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate First English Evangelical Lutheran
Church on its centennial anniversary and on its receipt of a Texas
Historical Marker from the Texas Historical Commission and extend
to all those affiliated with the church sincere best wishes for a
joyous and memorable celebration; 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.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1578 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House