Explanation
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To honor Pastor Grayson Atha, on his retirement from King Avenue United Methodist Church after 12 years of service to the Central Ohio community.
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WHEREAS, on Friday, June 23, 2006, members and friends of the King Avenue United Methodist Church will celebrate the retirement of Pastor Grayson Atha; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Atha has been in the ministry for a total of 47 years. He graduated from Taylor University, spent two years in the Mennonite Seminary in Goshen, Indiana and graduated from the Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio ; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Atha has been the Senior Minister of King Avenue United Methodist Church for 12 years and lead the church to becoming a Reconciling Congregation: Welcoming and Honoring All People. Prior to his appointment at King Avenue UMC, he was a district superintendent as well as a minister in Havilland, Findlay and Lebanon; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Atha's accomplishments in inclusion are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on King Avenue UMC, but also on the entire community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize Pastor Grayson Atha. Your leadership and involvement have made significant contributions to the City of Columbus.