HCR129 - Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Austin Oaks Church.

      H.C.R. No. 129       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, For a century, families have come together to   worship at Austin Oaks Church, and the congregation is celebrating   the 100th anniversary of the church's founding in 2025; and          WHEREAS, Originally known as the Swedish Evangelical Free   Church of Austin, this venerable house of worship was formed on   August 16, 1925, as part of the Evangelical Free Churches, a   movement established by Swedish immigrants; its first sanctuary was   located in downtown Austin, and services were conducted entirely in   Swedish until the decision was made to transition to English in the   late 1930s; and          WHEREAS, The church relocated twice during the decades that   followed, eventually settling on a campus off of Monterey Oaks   Boulevard in southwest Austin in 2002; it went on to adopt its   current name, Austin Oaks Church, in 2014; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, the congregation has benefited from   the dedicated efforts of many outstanding pastors, and today that   tradition of service is continued by lead pastor Brandon Zieske and   executive pastor BJ Forguson; under their leadership, Austin Oaks   offers a wide variety of ministries for members seeking to deepen   their faith and become more involved in church life, including   groups for men, women, and young adults, Spanish-language services,   and global and community outreach programs; and          WHEREAS, Generations of Texans have looked to Austin Oaks   Church for spiritual guidance and inspiration, and it is a pleasure   to join in recognizing the steadfast faith and commitment of those   who have sustained the church's vital mission for the past century;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Austin Oaks Church and   extend to its congregation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and   memorable celebration of this significant milestone; 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 and Senate.     Howard       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 129 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 129 was adopted by the Senate on May   27, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor