Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR109: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of First Lutheran Church of Galveston.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 2, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 2, 2025:
89(2) HR 109 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 109 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of First Lutheran Church of Galveston are marking the 175th anniversary of their church's founding in 2025; and WHEREAS, Originally known as First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, this venerable house of worship was founded by German immigrants in 1850, and it received its charter from the State of Texas in the fall of 1851; as no public school existed in Galveston at the time, the church stepped in to educate the children of the community by establishing its own school in the city's Lyceum Hall that same year; the church later purchased the structure and relocated it to its property; and WHEREAS, In 1900, much of Galveston Island was leveled by a hurricane; in the wake of this disaster of historic magnitude, the church opened its doors to shelter displaced members of the community; its sanctuary and lyceum, severely damaged by the storm, were later restored, and they continue to be used today for celebrations and events; and WHEREAS, After World War II, the church adopted its current name and ceased using the German language in its worship services; despite this shift, the church continues to proudly honor its German roots through its nationally recognized Oktoberfest event, which draws visitors from all over the …
Sponsors
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R, HD-023) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GALVESTON (NP0NG)
Common questions
- What is HR109?
- HR109 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the 175th anniversary of First Lutheran Church of Galveston.
- What is the status of HR109?
- Passed both chambers as of September 2, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 2, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR109?
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R, HD-023).
- Where is the official record for HR109?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00109
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