H.R. No. 219
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th anniversary of the construction of the
Conway Community Church was celebrated on September 30, 2012, at
the church's current location on the Carson County Square House
Museum grounds in Panhandle; and
WHEREAS, The town of Conway, in southern Carson County, was
platted in 1905, and an interdenominational church was built there
in 1912 by popular subscription; the church housed regular worship
services until 1968, when they ceased because of the community's
declining population; and
WHEREAS, The Conway Community Church then fell into
disrepair, but former church members and area volunteers
subsequently came together to restore the building and to relocate
it to the Square House Museum property; the building was moved to
Panhandle in 1991, and today the church hosts weddings, funerals,
receptions, and special services; two markers from the Texas
Historical Commission help tell the tale of this notable structure;
and
WHEREAS, To celebrate the church's centennial, area
residents held an old-fashioned dinner on the grounds, followed by
a short service and singing; and
WHEREAS, The Conway Community Church represents in a small
but important way the traditions and history of the Texas
Panhandle, and its continued existence and preservation are indeed
deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
founding of the Conway Community Church and extend sincere
appreciation to all those involved in its preservation.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 219 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House