TITLE: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the building of First Methodist Church of Chillicothe.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the building of First Methodist Church of Chillicothe.

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WHEREAS, Members of First Methodist Church of Chillicothe gathered on May 21, 2016, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of their church; and WHEREAS, Organized in 1886 in the Jackson Springs community, the congregation was served in its early days by circuit riders C. T. Neese and J. T. Hosmer; the church was relocated to Chillicothe not long after the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway reached the town in the following year; eventually, the congregation found a new site, and prominent architect Rockwell Henry Stuckey was hired to design a building, which was completed in 1916; and WHEREAS, The church's classical elements include a cornice, columns, and eaves, and it also features an octagonal dome and stained glass windows that were crafted in Germany; in 1998, the building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission; and WHEREAS, Countless area residents have looked to the First Methodist Church of Chillicothe for spiritual guidance for over a century, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church and the rich history of its venerable house of worship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Methodist Church of Chillicothe building and extend to the members of the congregation sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the congregation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1440 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House