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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Central Presbyterian Church in |
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Waxahachie are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their church's |
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establishment on April 28, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, On Easter Sunday, 1919, the Central Presbyterian |
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Church congregation held the inaugural service in its new sanctuary |
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following 22 months of construction; architect C. D. Hill designed |
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the spacious structure in the style of late Gothic Revival, with a |
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seating capacity for 500 worshippers; the church's original pipe |
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organ, an Austin Opus 809, is still in operation; and |
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WHEREAS, In the century since its opening, Central |
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Presbyterian has benefited from the dedicated efforts of a number |
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of outstanding clergymen, including the Reverend Matt Curry, who |
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leads the congregation today; and |
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WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions, |
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the members of this notable house of worship have established a |
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variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer |
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help to those in need, including the Marthas, Second Saturday |
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Service, Kids Against Hunger, and Worship Outside the Walls; the |
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church has worked closely with the Presbyterian Children's Homes |
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and Services over the years and provided invaluable support to the |
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community through partnerships with a number of local |
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organizations, including Waxahachie Care, CASA, Gingerbread House, |
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and Daniel's Den; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless Waxahachie residents have looked to |
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Central Presbyterian Church for spiritual guidance in the past |
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century, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the church at this |
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special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Central |
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Presbyterian Church and extend to its members sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |