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This resolution honors Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, a historic church originally established in 1904 as the Seattle Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church, recognizing its 120-year legacy of service and commitment to the community. The resolution highlights the church's origins as a Japanese language ministry that supported Japanese immigrants by providing essential services like temporary housing, job information, and English classes, and notes its active opposition to anti-Japanese discrimination during challenging periods like World War II. The church is praised for its adaptability, having sustained its mission through significant historical events including the Great Depression, World War II, and the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining a commitment to spiritual growth, community service, and social justice. By formally recognizing the church's 120th anniversary, the House of Representatives expresses deep gratitude for the church's ongoing work in building a welcoming and inclusive community that accepts and celebrates all people.

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