Senate Resolution No. 317 celebrates the 100th anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pharr, Texas, which was established in 1925. The church held its first worship service at Pharr City Hall and constructed its building in 1927, with Rev. Samuel Capers as its first rector. Notably, Rev. W. W. Stewart served as the longest rector for four decades, during which the church expanded its facilities and installed cherished Gothic-style stained glass windows. The church has also made significant contributions to the community, including the creation of the Pharr Emergency Food Pantry in 1978, which led to the establishment of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.

The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's best wishes to the clergy and congregants of Trinity Episcopal Church on this significant milestone, recognizing its enduring mission of service under the leadership of Rev. Canon Sharon Alexander, the church's first woman rector. The Senate acknowledges the church's role as a spiritual refuge for many over the past century and emphasizes the importance of commemorating this remarkable achievement in its history. A copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.