H.R. No. 109 is a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of First Lutheran Church of Galveston, which was founded in 1850 by German immigrants. Originally named First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, it played a crucial role in the community by establishing a school in the absence of public education. The church has a rich history, including providing shelter during the devastating hurricane of 1900 and later adapting its practices post-World War II while still honoring its German heritage through events like the nationally recognized Oktoberfest. In 1984, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, marking it as the oldest Lutheran parish of German origin with a continuous ministry in Texas.

The resolution acknowledges the church's significant contributions to the community and its ongoing legacy, which is upheld by current clergy and various outreach programs. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' best wishes for the congregation's continued faith and fellowship as they celebrate this milestone. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the church as a token of esteem from the legislature.