H.R. No. 103
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Leander Presbyterian Church are
celebrating the 160th anniversary of their church's founding on
February 12, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Since its organization as Pleasant Hill
Presbyterian Church on February 14, 1857, this congregation has
played a vital role in its community, providing members with myriad
opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; and
WHEREAS, The church was originally located in Bagdad, one
mile to the west; when the railroad bypassed that town in 1882,
residents began to move to the new town of Leander, which had been
founded on the rail line; parishioners of Pleasant Hill erected a
church building in Leander in 1884, on land that was later deeded to
church trustees by member Sarah J. Walker; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the congregation has benefited
from the dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding clergy and
church leaders, including its first minister, the Reverend R. M.
Overstreet, and first ruling elder, Samuel D. Carothers; today,
that tradition of service is continued by the Reverend Robert
McElwaine; and
WHEREAS, Leander Presbyterian Church has long served as a
source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and
its continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment
of its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 160th anniversary of the
founding of Leander Presbyterian Church and extend to all those
associated with the church sincere best wishes for the future; 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.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 103 was adopted by the House on
January 24, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House