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By: Button H.R. No. 519
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of First Presbyterian Church of Garland
are celebrating the 125th anniversary of their church's founding on
April 21, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Organized in 1888 as the First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church of Garland, the church took its present name
following the merger in 1906 of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
and the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.; First Presbyterian now numbers
some 300 members, who extend a warm welcome to newcomers and who
treasure the sense of being part of a large, vibrant, and caring
family; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, the congregation moved from its old red
brick sanctuary into a new facility; stained-glass windows from the
previous sanctuary provide a strong element of continuity, while
the circular architectural design and fixtures of the new interior
serve to remind worshipers of the circle of life; and
WHEREAS, United by its shared faith and strong traditions,
the congregation supports a variety of commendable programs that
offer help to those in need; its outreach efforts include working
with Meals on Wheels, participating in homebuilding and other
mission activities in Mexico and Guatemala, and contributing to the
alleviation of hunger and poverty in the third world; and
WHEREAS, Countless residents have looked to First
Presbyterian Church of Garland for spiritual enrichment and
guidance through the years, and it is a privilege to join in
honoring the church at this special time in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of the
founding of First Presbyterian Church of Garland and extend to all
those associated 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 church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.