TITLE: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church in Nacogdoches.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church in Nacogdoches.

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WHEREAS, For 175 years, residents of Nacogdoches have come together to celebrate their faith at Christ Episcopal Church; and WHEREAS, One of the oldest Protestant churches in the area, Christ Episcopal Church was first organized in April 1848 as Christ Church Nacogdoches; the congregation held its inaugural worship service in the local courthouse on June 14 and began construction on a wood frame church building three years later; the church relocated to a brick chapel that it built on the Nacogdoches University campus at the turn of the century, and that structure was later moved to land adjacent to what was then Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College; over the years, the building has undergone a number of additions and renovations, and a parish house was added in 1947; that same year, the church established Christ Episcopal School, the first Protestant private school in the city; and WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able leadership of many dedicated pastors, and today that tradition of service is continued by the Reverend Karl E. Griswold-Kuhn; and WHEREAS, Christ Episcopal Church has long served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and its continued existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of its members and clergy, both past and present; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church in Nacogdoches 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 Christ Episcopal Church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Clardy Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1075 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House