TITLE: Recognizing Saint Luke “Community” United Methodist Church of Dallas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Saint Luke “Community” United Methodist Church of Dallas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church of Dallas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and WHEREAS, Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church traces its roots to a congregation organized in 1933 and known as Saint Paul Mission; through the years, the church has ministered faithfully to the temporal and spiritual needs of countless people; and WHEREAS, Under the guidance and wise stewardship of its pastors, and with the outstanding leadership of its current pastor, Dr. Henry L. Masters, Sr., the church has continued to grow and to play a vital role in the life of the community; and WHEREAS, Among the many outreach programs the church sponsors are the Higher Education and Campus Ministries, the Political-Social Action Ministry, the Loaves and Fishes Ministry, and the Saint Luke Athletic Ministry; and WHEREAS, Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church has become an invaluable source of strength for church members during times of hardship and bereavement and a place of fellowship during times of abundance and celebration; and WHEREAS, The commemoration of its 80th anniversary is an expression of the church's enduring commitment to providing enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the clergy and congregation of Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church on the joyous occasion of its 80th anniversary and proclaim March 19, 2013, as Saint Luke "Community" United Methodist Church Day at the State Capitol; 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. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013.