TITLE: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of A&M United Methodist Church.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of A&M United Methodist Church.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, For 100 years, residents of the Bryan-College Station area have come together to celebrate their faith at A&M United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, The Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent its first representative, the Reverend King Vivion, to the area in 1920 to establish a church at the Texas A&M campus; land was purchased across from the campus, and the church was officially established on February 23, 1923; a tabernacle was erected to serve as a sanctuary and church school building; over the years, the congregation flourished, and in 1946, an educational building was added, followed in 1951 by a new sanctuary, complete with stained glass windows honoring World War I and World War II service members; in 1987, a pipe organ was installed in the chancel, and the growing church acquired additional properties and constructed a Christian Life Center; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, A&M United Methodist Church has played a vital role in the university community, providing members with myriad opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach; in addition, the church helped to organize other area churches, including Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Christ Church; and WHEREAS, The congregation has benefited from the able leadership of a number of dedicated pastors, and today that tradition of service is continued by W. Preston Greenwaldt; and WHEREAS, A&M United Methodist 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 100th anniversary of A&M United Methodist Church 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. Raney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 207 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House