86R34117 CJM-D
 
  By: Wray H.R. No. 1785
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of First United Methodist Church
  Waxahachie are celebrating the 170th anniversary of their church's
  founding on June 9, 2019; and
         WHEREAS, This venerable religious institution can trace its
  origins back to 1849, when the Reverend Falacius Reynolds organized
  a formal Methodist society in Waxahachie; three years later, the
  congregation built its first sanctuary on what is now East Franklin
  Street, and a second building was soon constructed on the adjoining
  lot; after nearly four decades, the church found a new home on
  College Street, where it remained for more than half a century, and
  in 1950, it moved to its current location on West Marvin Avenue; in
  2000, the church added a 24,000-square-foot family life center to
  its campus; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, First United Methodist Church
  Waxahachie has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many
  outstanding pastors, including the Reverend Dr. Kevin Tully, who
  leads the congregation today; and
         WHEREAS, First United Methodist Church Waxahachie 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 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 170th anniversary of First
  United Methodist Church Waxahachie and extend to the congregation
  sincere best wishes for many more years of shared prayer and
  fellowship; 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.