SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 216
WHEREAS, Members of First United Methodist Church in
Daingerfield gathered on September 18, 2016, to celebrate 170
years of worship in that community; and
WHEREAS, By 1846, a 40-acre site near Daingerfield was
known as the Methodist campground; in 1856, a Methodist church
was organized by Molly Beaver, a longtime Daingerfield school
teacher, and that same year, members of the congregation erected
a church building; that sanctuary and two others over the years
were destroyed by fire, but the parishioners of First United
Methodist surmounted each crisis; today, as throughout its
history, the church plays a vital role in the community,
providing its members with myriad opportunities for spiritual
growth, fellowship, and outreach; and
WHEREAS, From its inception, First United Methodist has
benefited from the able leadership of many dedicated ministers,
and that tradition of service is now continued by Pastor Dan
Gilliam, who assumed the pulpit there in 2010; and
WHEREAS, For well over a century and a half, Daingerfield
residents have found in First United Methodist Church a caring,
supportive community, one that stands with them in times of joy
and sorrow, that helps them put their faith into practice, and
that enriches immeasurably their life's journey; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commemorate 170 years of Methodist worship
in Daingerfield and extend to the members of First United
Methodist Church sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the church as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate