H.R. No. 1593
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 175 years, families have come together to
celebrate their faith at Columbia United Methodist Church in West
Columbia; and
WHEREAS, The church was first organized as a Methodist
Society by the Reverend Isaac L. G. Strickland in 1839, and it was
formally established on March 7 of the following year; considered
the oldest Methodist congregation in Brazoria County, it first
occupied a brick building, and a subsequent frame structure was
replaced by the present brick sanctuary in 1958; in 1984, the church
was honored with an official state historical marker by the Texas
Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the church has continued to
flourish; the building was renovated and beautiful stained-glass
windows were installed in the 1990s, and later, a large fellowship
hall, kitchen, and new offices were added; in recent decades, the
congregation has expanded its community outreach programs as well;
and
WHEREAS, Columbia United Methodist has benefited from the
able leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today, that
tradition of service continues under the direction of Dr. Michael
Deaton; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Columbia United Methodist
Church has served as 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of Columbia
United Methodist Church and extend to its congregation 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.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1593 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House