SR 27 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 154th Anniversary.

SLS 26RS-850 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

27 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX COMMENDATIONS.CommendsandcongratulatesTrinityChristianMethodistEpiscopalA RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion and celebration of its 154iversary.154th Anniversary.

A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion and celebration of its 154th Anniversary.

and WHEREAS, beginning its spiritual journey in a tent, the congregation, guided by Pagefaith 1and ofdetermination, 3through SLSGod's 26RS-850grace ORIGINALand SRhard NO.work, the church was rebuilt in 1954 and located at 604 Lee Avenue, its current location, and the name "Colored" was officially changed in 1956 to "Christian" and the church became known as "Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church", which todaycontinues to be a special place in the lives of its congregation;

27 faith and determination,WHEREAS, throughthroughout God'sits gracelong and harddistinguished work,history, theTrinity churchwasChristian rebuiltMethodist inEpiscopalChurchhasbecomeabeaconofhopeandspiritual 1954guidancewithin andthe locatedLafayette atcommunity, 604providing Leeleadership Avenue, its current location, and thecompassion namethrough "Colored"numerous wasoutreach officiallyministries changedthat inserve 1956the toneeds "Christian"of and the churchpeople becameand knownis asblessed "Trinitywith Christianleadership Methodistby Episcopala Church",number whichof todaycontinuesexceptional tobishops, bepresiding aelders, specialmusicians, placelay inleaders, theand livesfaithful ofmembers; its congregation;

and WHEREAS,Page throughout1 its long and distinguished history, Trinity Christian MethodistEpiscopalChurchhasbecomeabeaconofhopeandspiritualguidancewithinthe Lafayette community, providing leadership and compassion through numerous outreach ministries that serve the needs of the2 peopleSR andNO. is blessed with leadership bya number of exceptional bishops, presiding elders, musicians, lay leaders, and faithful members;

and27 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Trinity is committed to service through meaningful programs that include music ministry, participation in the downtown ministerial alliance, ministries supporting the homeless and senior citizens, and outreach efforts to assist the poor and underserved through its guiding motto, "We walk byfaith, and not bysight", which reflects the steadfast faith that has sustained the congregation through generations of worship, service, and fellowship;

PageBE 2IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of 3this SLSResolution 26RS-850be ORIGINALtransmitted SRto NO.Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the Reverend Maggie C.

27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the Reverend Maggie C.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 27 Original 2026 Regular Session Boudreaux Commends and congratulates Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church of Lafayette, Louisiana,on theoccasionandcelebrationofits 154th Anniversary,recognizingits historic contributions, spiritual leadership, and unwavering commitment to faith and community service.

Provides that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the Reverend Maggie C.

Banks.

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