83R7717 JNC-D
By: Johnson H.R. No. 694
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 80 years, families have come together to
celebrate their faith at St. Luke "Community" United Methodist
Church in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1933, St. Luke is now one of the
largest predominantly African American churches in United
Methodism, with some 5,000 members; parishioners of the church
support a wide range of ministries, which offer opportunities for
spiritual growth, fellowship, and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, The church is served by a dedicated staff and ably
led by the Reverend Dr. Henry L. Masters, Sr., who assumed the
office of senior pastor in July 2012; and
WHEREAS, St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church has
long been 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor St. Luke "Community" United Methodist
Church on the 80th anniversary of its founding and extend to all
those associated with the church sincere best wishes for many more
years of shared prayer and fellowship; 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.