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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, On February 2, 1874, a group of transplanted
3 Lutherans from Pomerania, East Prussia, formed a new
4 congregation called Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church;
5 this year marks the 125th anniversary of the Church; and
6 WHEREAS, The congregation has grown from a few members to
7 a membership of over 900 members; and
8 WHEREAS, Since its beginning in 1874, Immanuel
9 Evangelical Lutheran Church has been the scene of many
10 festive occasions, as well as many sad ones, for the members
11 of its congregation and has provided the community with the
12 necessary services essential to the socialization and
13 stabilization of a community; and
14 WHEREAS, It is through the tireless efforts of such
15 dedicated individuals as Reverend Fred A. Muenchow, and all
16 those who have preceded him in this task, that the Church has
17 been an enduring example of Christ's Church and an exemplary
18 beacon of spiritual service to its community throughout the
19 past 125 years; therefore, be it
20 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
21 NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
22 we congratulate Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on the
23 occasion of its 125th anniversary and acknowledge the
24 valuable services it has provided throughout the years; and
25 be it further
26 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
27 presented to the Pastor, Reverend Fred A. Muenchow.