SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize United Evangelical Lutheran Church on the grand
occasion of its 150th anniversary, which is being celebrated on
May 14, 2017; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, three of the oldest Lutheran congregations
in Texas merged to become the United Evangelical Lutheran Church;
the Philadelphia Lutheran Church of Swiss Alp, the Trinity
Lutheran Church of Black Jack, and the Salem Lutheran Church of
Freyburg were established between 1867 and 1875, and many
descendants of the founding congregations of these churches are
active in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church today; and
WHEREAS, For well over a century, United Evangelical
Lutheran Church leaders have ministered faithfully to the needs
of innumerable Christians; the church has remained an invaluable
source of comfort and strength for its members during times of
heartache and loss and a source of joy and fellowship in times of
celebration and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, United Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of
the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America; under the wise stewardship of its pastors, the
church has continued to grow and to undertake many worthy
projects in the community; and
WHEREAS, Members of United Evangelical Lutheran Church
worship in a beautiful white sanctuary on a winding and scenic
rural road, and the church symbolizes 150 years of witness and
service in Fayette County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members
of United Evangelical Lutheran Church on the joyous occasion of
its 150th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this church.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate