89S21123 CJM-D     By: Shofner H.R. No. 94       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The members of St. John's Episcopal Church in   Carthage are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their church's   founding on September 21, 2025; and          WHEREAS, St. John's was first organized in an abandoned   theater with a handful of charter members under the leadership of   Pastor John W. Fritts on July 29, 1950; the growing congregation   met in a garage apartment before breaking ground on a sanctuary in   October 1951, and the new building was dedicated the following   year; the congregation went on to add a parish hall and an education   wing, and it paid off all its debts in 1961; and          WHEREAS, Since its establishment, St. John's has benefited   from the dedicated efforts of a number of outstanding clergy,   including Pastor Jennene Laurinec, who leads the congregation   today; and          WHEREAS, United by their shared faith and strong traditions,   the members of this notable house of worship have established a   variety of commendable programs that foster fellowship and offer   help to those in need; and          WHEREAS, Countless Carthage residents have looked to   St. John's Episcopal Church for spiritual guidance over the years,   and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the congregation at this   special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 75th   anniversary of St. John's Episcopal Church and extend to its   members 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.