SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 317
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Trinity Episcopal Church in Pharr on the grand occasion
of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Episcopal Church was established in 1925
and held its first worship service at the Pharr City Hall under
the direction of Rev. R. O. MacIntosh; the church building was
constructed in 1927, and that same year, Rev. Samuel Capers
assumed leadership of the parish; and
WHEREAS, The church's longest serving rector, W. W.
Stewart, began guiding the church in March of 1939; during his
four decades of service, the church constructed a children's
chapel, and Gothic-style stained glass windows were installed in
the sanctuary and are still displayed and treasured today; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Episcopal Church has undertaken many
worthy projects that have benefited the community, including
creating the Pharr Emergency Food Pantry in 1978, which inspired
the establishment of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Over the past century, Trinity Episcopal Church
has been a spiritual refuge for innumerable Christians, and it
upholds its enduring mission of service through the leadership of
Rev. Canon Sharon Alexander, the church's first woman rector; it
is truly fitting that the church receive special recognition on
reaching this remarkable milestone in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and
congregants of Trinity Episcopal Church on the joyous occasion of
its 100th 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.
Hinojosa of Hidalgo
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate