SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 172
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Trinity United Methodist Church, which is celebrating
its 150th anniversary on March 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This historic church was founded on March 5, 1865, by
Elias Dibble; it was built on the corner of Travis and Bell Streets,
where it stood until a fire destroyed it in 1946; many notable
institutions can trace their origins to the church, including Wiley
College, Emancipation Park, and Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, The church has stood proudly at its current location
on Holman and Oak Streets since 1951; the building's iconic
stained-glass windows depict religious history and serve as a
beautiful monument to the civil rights movement; and
WHEREAS, Under the wise stewardship of its former pastors,
and with the outstanding leadership of its current pastor,
Dr. Robert E. McGee, Trinity United Methodist Church has continued
to grow and to play a vital role in the Houston community; and
WHEREAS, The commemoration of its 150th anniversary is an
opportunity to reflect on the church's rich history in the city
and on the ministries it has established to the benefit of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the members and clergy of
Trinity United Methodist Church for a memorable 150th anniversary
celebration; 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.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate