H.R. No. 1915
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the St. John Lutheran Church in Bishop
celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church's founding on
April 21, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This historic congregation was organized in 1913 as
the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with 13 charter members;
services were originally held at the West Ward School or in a
private home before the first church building was constructed, and
were conducted in German; the congregation moved to its current
location in 1951, and the facilities were expanded several years
later to offer more amenities as well as office space and
classrooms; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has benefited from the
able leadership of many dedicated members of the clergy, and today
that tradition of service continues with Reverend Melvin
Q. Antonio, who assumed the pulpit in 2009; and
WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,
the members of this notable house of worship have initiated a
variety of commendable programs that offer fellowship and support;
the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America quilt every
month and sponsor donation collections for Lutheran World Relief;
moreover, the church hosts a monthly luncheon and an annual
fund-raising hamburger supper and participates in the Bishop
Community Thanksgiving and Easter Sunrise Services; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the past century, many Bishop residents
have looked to St. John Lutheran Church for spiritual enrichment
and guidance, 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 commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
founding of St. John Lutheran Church and extend to its members and
clergy 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.
Lozano
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1915 was adopted by the House on May
15, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House