Explanation
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To recognize and congratulate Hosack Street Baptist Church on their 93rd Church Anniversary.
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WHEREAS, Hosack Street Baptist Church was founded in a small building in the basement on Hosack Street in 1911; and
WHEREAS, Hosack Street Baptist Church moved from its storefront location into a new church in just a few years; the membership continued to grow and eventually the church moved to its current location at 1160 Watkins Road; and
WHEREAS, Hosack Street Baptist Church through its various outreach programs supports churches in Kenya, Africa, Prison Ministry, Drug Addiction Program, Food Pantry, Homeless Program and many programs directed towards the youth; and
WHEREAS, Hosack Street Baptist Church has had seven pastors and is currently under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Daryl R. Hairston; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Hosack Street Baptist Church on their 93rd Church Anniversary and their faithful, dedicated, Christian service, and unselfish contributions to the Columbus community.