TITLE: Honoring the O'Donnell First United Methodist Church on the 100th anniversary of its founding.

SUMMARY: Honoring the O'Donnell First United Methodist Church on the 100th anniversary of its founding.

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WHEREAS, For 100 years, families have come together to celebrate their faith at the O'Donnell First United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Established in 1911, the O'Donnell First United Methodist Church was originally led by the Reverend T. A. Knight, and early meetings were held at the T-Bar Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Founding fathers H. E. Baldridge and C. H. Doak donated land for First United to build its first structure in 1920; additions have since been made to the facility in an effort to meet the needs of its congregation, which welcomed the members of T-Bar Methodist when that church closed in 1943; a fellowship building was completed in 1950, and a parsonage was also built; and WHEREAS, Through the years, First United has provided area residents with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and community outreach, and congregants have benefited from the able leadership of many dedicated pastors; today that tradition of service continues under the direction of the Reverend Monty Barnett; and WHEREAS, The O'Donnell First United Methodist Church has long served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and its continued existence is a tribute to the unwavering commitment of its members, both past and present; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the O'Donnell First United Methodist Church on its 100th anniversary and extend to the congregation 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. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 470 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House