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To acknowledge the significant achievements of Reverend Leon Troy, Pastor Emeritus of Second Baptist Church and to recognize his commitment and dedication to the Central Ohio community.
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WHEREAS, Reverend Leon L. Troy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended schools in Toledo, graduating from Scott High School. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Toledo, his B.D. from Oberlin Graduate School of Theology and his M.D. from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Troy has held four pastorates in the State of Ohio. The First Baptist Church, in Oxford, Ohio; the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Sandusky, Ohio; the Second Baptist Church, in Warren, Ohio and the historical Second Baptist Church, in Columbus, Ohio, celebrating 170 years of Christian Service; and
WHEREAS, In August 14, 1975, he became Pastor of the historical Second Baptist Church, 186 N. 17th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203 and served for 20 years. He continues to serve as Pastor Emeritus of Second Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Troy has received numerous accolades and awards since relocating to Columbus including: Doctorate of Humane Letters - Ohio Dominican College, Doctorate of Community Leadership - Franklin University, Temple Israel, Humanitarian of the Year, Soldier of Faith Award, African American Man of Faith Award, The Warren Area Jaycees Man of the Year, Greater Columbus Habitat for Humanity Community Builders Award, and the Southeastern Christian Academy Tribute to Black Men, Distinguished Service Award for Education; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby congratulate Rev. Leon L. Troy, Sr., a community leader who teaches us that community is about more than simply where we live - it is about making an effort on another's behalf; about working not just on today, but towards tomorrow.