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Recognizes and congratulates Lexington United Methodist Church on its 175th anniversary, with the church having been founded in 1850 and celebrating with a special homecoming on September 7, 2025

Acknowledges the church's current membership of 1,165 under Senior Pastor Reverend Mack McDowell, along with multiple weekly worship services and a preschool serving 80 children

Commends the church's community outreach including the Blessing Box feeding 50 homeless individuals weekly, and Snack Sack mission providing 820 bag meals weekly to hungry schoolchildren across 15+ Lexington schools

Recognizes LUMC as a founding member of Mission Lexington (formerly Lexington Interfaith Community Services) and sponsor of Shepherd's Center serving over 200 senior adults

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Lexington United Methodist Church