H.R. No. 2034
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Valley Spring United Methodist Church in Llano
County is marking the 120th anniversary of its historic house of
worship in 2023; and
WHEREAS, The congregation was first organized in 1881 as
Methodist Episcopal Church South; constructing its first sanctuary
on land deeded to the congregation by Sarah Phillips, the church
sold the land back to the original owner in 1902, and the structure
became an annex for the one-room school in Valley Spring; that same
year, M. G. and Phena Owen deeded two lots on Main Street to the
congregation, and in 1903 the church built a new wooden sanctuary
with a metal roof and a bell and steeple over the front doors, where
it continues to hold services today; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Valley Spring United Methodist
Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding
clergy, and the church has provided a setting for important rites of
passage in the lives of area residents; and
WHEREAS, Valley Spring UMC has long served as a source of
inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and the
continued existence of its historic church home is a testament to
the unwavering commitment of its members, both past and present;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Valley Spring United Methodist Church in
Llano County on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the
church's sanctuary and extend to its congregants 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.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2034 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House