SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Saint Paul United Methodist Church of Dallas on the
occasion of its 140th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul United Methodist Church traces its
roots to a mission of the Wesley Church in New Orleans; it was
formally organized in 1873 by Reverend H. Boliver and remains at
its original location on Routh Street; and
WHEREAS, From serving as the first home of Samuel Huston
College in 1876 to its current role as "the Soul of the Arts
District" in Dallas, this historic church has continued to grow
and to play a vital part in the life of the community; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul United Methodist Church provides its
congregation and community a wide array of programs, including
the Body and Soul Ministry, which serves meals to the homeless,
Arts Vision, a youth arts and performance summer camp, and
Tuesday Nite Jazz, a curated musical performance series offering
live jazz on the second Tuesday of each month; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the church has served as an
invaluable source of strength for its congregation during times
of hardship and bereavement and a place of fellowship during
times of abundance and joy; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of its 140th 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the
clergy and members of Saint Paul United Methodist Church on the
joyous occasion of its 140th anniversary; 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 July 17, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate