SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 677
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rabke Methodist Church on the occasion of its 125th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Rabke Methodist Church traces its roots to a
congregation formed in 1894 under the leadership of Fred
Vordenbaum, a Methodist missionary, and his wife, Dorothea
Rabke, the widow of the community's founder, Adolph Rabke; and
WHEREAS, Land for the church was donated by Johanna Rabke,
the daughter of Adolph Rabke, and her husband, William Gohlke;
other members of the Rabke family were instrumental in building
the church, and in 1908, a steeple with a bell was added to the
church; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the church has served as a hub
for community activities while also ministering to the spiritual
needs of its congregation; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the church's 125th anniversary
is an opportunity for all to reflect on its rich history and on
the events and ministries it has hosted to the benefit of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and members
of Rabke Methodist Church on the joyous occasion of its 125th
anniversary; 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.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate