H.R. No. 1562
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 22, 2015, the members of Highland Park
United Methodist Church began a year-long celebration leading up to
its centennial; and
WHEREAS, The church traces its origins to the founding of
Southern Methodist University, and it was briefly known as
University Church; the first services were held on the SMU campus in
February 1916, and within months, Methodist families attending
other Highland Park churches agreed to transfer their membership;
and
WHEREAS, In 1917, a temporary building known affectionately
as "the Little Brown Church" was constructed; it was replaced in
1927 by a splendid Gothic cathedral; the congregation has continued
to grow and flourish, and in 2011, it renovated the historic Munger
Place Church in East Dallas to serve as a satellite campus; and
WHEREAS, Highland Park United Methodist Church today has a
membership of more than 15,000; since its inception, the house of
worship has benefited from the dedicated efforts of 11 outstanding
clergymen, including its current senior pastor, Paul Rasmussen; and
WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to Highland
Park United Methodist Church for spiritual enrichment and guidance
through the years, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the
church at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Highland Park United Methodist Church
as it approaches its centennial and extend to its members and clergy
sincere best wishes for a memorable celebration; 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.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1562 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House