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To Celebrate Reverend Jack Marbury and Congratulate him on his Retirement from Goodwill Baptist Church
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WHEREAS, Reverend Jack Marbury was born in Cardale, Pennsylvania and came to Columbus to study at Franklin University; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Marbury has always been called to serve other, first through the U.S. Navy’s Special Medical Services Force and then through the Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Marbury accepted the call to service in 1996 before becoming ordained in 1997; and
WHEREAS, in December 1998, Rev. Marbury agreed to shepherd the Goodwill Baptist Church in Columbus, where he was officially installed as pastor in February 1999; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Marbury’s pastorate has been rooted in the community, and he has actively enriched and participated in several civic organizations and established himself as a reliable and trusted leader for Columbus’ faith community; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Marbury recently announced his retirement from the pastorate, which he will spend with his family and loved ones, including his wife, Loretta, three children, and 5 grandchildren,; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus thanks Reverend Marbury for his service to Goodwill Baptist Church and the Columbus community through his steadfast leadership; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council celebrates Reverend Jack Marbury and congratulates him on his retirement from Goodwill Baptist Church.