SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church of
Dallas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church
traces its roots to a congregation organized in 1933 and known as
Saint Paul Mission; through the years, the church has ministered
faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless
people; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its
pastors, and with the outstanding leadership of its current
pastor, Dr. Henry L. Masters, Sr., the church has continued to
grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; and
WHEREAS, Among the many outreach programs the church
sponsors are the Higher Education and Campus Ministries, the
Political-Social Action Ministry, the Loaves and Fishes
Ministry, and the Saint Luke Athletic Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church
has become an invaluable source of strength for church members
during times of hardship and bereavement and a place of
fellowship during times of abundance and celebration; and
WHEREAS, The commemoration of its 80th anniversary is an
expression of the church's enduring commitment to providing
enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and
congregation of Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church
on the joyous occasion of its 80th anniversary and proclaim March
19, 2013, as Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church Day
at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate