HR1614 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the congregation of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Galena on the occasion of the church's 150th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church was first organized on September 21, 1858, when Pastor John Klindworth helped a group of German settlers establish a new church in Galena; and

WHEREAS, The congregation of the St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of their beloved church on September 21, 2008 with a festive worship service in the morning, comprised of portions of liturgies used at St. Matthew Lutheran Church through the years, and a German-fare dinner in the evening; the church will also dedicate a new remodeled chancel area of the church and a new, free-standing altar, which was crafted by members of the church from the wood of the pulpit; and

WHEREAS, The St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church serves as a model of piety, charity, and community involvement for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the congregation of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Galena on the occasion of the church's 150th anniversary and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church as a symbol of our esteem and respect.