[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E261]
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   A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST UNITED 
                       METHODIST CHURCH OF DOVER

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 2009

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, the First United Methodist Church of Dover was founded in 
1808 and is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year; and
  Whereas, the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Dover 
began with humble roots, in a series of log cabins in Dover, Ohio, 
meeting for more than 25 years in the homes of William and Mary Butt, 
Jacob and Elizabeth Welty, and Christian and Marguerite Deardorff. The 
congregation slowly grew and in 1833, expanded to a series of community 
buildings, and
  Whereas, the church will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a 
reenactment of the 1808 founding with present congregants playing the 
roles of Rev. James Watts, the congregation's first pastor who laid the 
groundwork for two centuries of faith and dedication to community 
service, therefore, be it
  Resolved that along with the residents of the 18th Congressional 
District, I commend the First United Methodist Church of Dover for two 
centuries of dedication and service to the Dover community and 
recognize their faith in God and determination for worship.

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