header-left
File #: 382X-2003    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/23/2003 In control: Boyce
On agenda: 10/27/2003 Final action: 10/28/2003
Title: To Honor And Recognize The Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church For Hosting A Community Outreach Health Fair On Saturday, October 25, 2003
Sponsors: Kevin L. Boyce
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Title
 
To Honor And Recognize The Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church For Hosting A Community Outreach Health Fair On Saturday, October 25, 2003
 
 
 
Body
 
WHEREAS,  on Saturday, October 25, 2003, from 11am-4pm, Pastor Reggie Moore and the Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church family will be hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair at the church located at 3330 Scottwood Road in Columbus, Ohio; and,
 
 
WHEREAS,  African-Americans are facing a state of emergency as it pertains to health issues.  In response to this crisis, this community event is designed to provide information, demonstrations and workshops for creating a wellness lifestyle for yourself and your family; and,
 
 
WHEREAS, workshops on dental and vision health; diabetes; hypertension; weight loss control; alternative medicine and the benefits of exercise and relaxation will be offered.  Demonstrations will include body mass analysis; aerobic classes and massage therapy; and,
 
 
WHEREAS, this Council commends the efforts of Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church in hosting this Health Fair to reach out to an at-risk community and hereby declares, Saturday, October 25, 2003, as Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church Day in the City of Columbus.