SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49          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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 1st 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 from the   Texas Senate.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on August 15, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate