SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 552
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church on the
occasion of its 30th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church traces
its roots to a small group of people who met in a school
cafeteria; the church was formally established in March of 1983
on land donated by Irwin and Velma Trietsch; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its
founding pastor, the Reverend Bill Jacobs, his successor, Dr. Jim
Ozier, and the current pastor, Dr. John Allen, the church has
grown significantly; today, there are nearly 4,500 members, and
they are able to choose from a variety of traditional and
contemporary services; the church is situated on a 15-acre campus
and has state-of-the-art facilities, including a new Family Life
Center and a full gymnasium; and
WHEREAS, The church has instituted a highly successful
Vacation Bible School, and its outreach programs have provided
food for local children during the summer, support for the
Mozambique community of Chicuque in Africa, and homes for
residents on an Arizona reservation; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of its 30th anniversary is a
reflection of the church's enduring commitment to its holy
mission and to providing enlightenment and hope to members of its
congregation and the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members
of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church on the joyous
occasion of its 30th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate