Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Austin Oaks Church.

89(R) HCR 129 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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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.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

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Governor