TITLE: Honoring Valley Spring United Methodist Church in Llano County on the 120th anniversary of the church's sanctuary.

SUMMARY: Honoring Valley Spring United Methodist Church in Llano County on the 120th anniversary of the church's sanctuary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Valley Spring United Methodist Church in Llano County is marking the 120th anniversary of its historic house of worship in 2023; and WHEREAS, The congregation was first organized in 1881 as Methodist Episcopal Church South; constructing its first sanctuary on land deeded to the congregation by Sarah Phillips, the church sold the land back to the original owner in 1902, and the structure became an annex for the one-room school in Valley Spring; that same year, M. G. and Phena Owen deeded two lots on Main Street to the congregation, and in 1903 the church built a new wooden sanctuary with a metal roof and a bell and steeple over the front doors, where it continues to hold services today; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Valley Spring United Methodist Church has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding clergy, and the church has provided a setting for important rites of passage in the lives of area residents; and WHEREAS, Valley Spring UMC has long served as a source of inspiration and guidance to those who worship there, and the continued existence of its historic church home is a testament to the unwavering commitment of its members, both past and present; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Valley Spring United Methodist Church in Llano County on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the church's sanctuary and extend to its congregants 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. Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2034 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House