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AL HR271

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Danny Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Honors Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Trussville, Alabama on its 75th anniversary of establishment
  • Church traces roots to 1939 as a mission with six initial attendees and grew to 839 registered families by 2016
  • Church constructed multiple buildings including original 1942 brick structure seating 100, 1991 expansion seating 250, and current facility completed 2006 seating 800 with chapel, parish hall, and 13 classroom/meeting rooms
  • First mass held First Sunday of Lent 1942 with dedication by Bishop Toolen on May 10, 1942; achieved parish status June 21, 1947 under Reverend Joseph Adams
  • House of Representatives commends the church's pastor and congregation for serving as "a beacon of light and a pillar of faith in the community"

Legislative Description

Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church, 75th anniversary, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Joint Rule 11

4/12/2016

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