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To recognize and congratulate Bishop Jerome H. Ross and Lady Patricia A. Ross on their 40th Pastoral Anniversary.
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WHEREAS, in this 40th year of celebration, Bishop Ross has been allowed to witness one of his many visions unfold - The Triedstone Family Life Center. Because of his love for the congregation of Triedstone and all the people in the community, this Center will serve as a living testimony of having One Faith, One Heart, and One Church; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Jerome H. Ross received a honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina in April, 1974, and is in great demand as an evangelist, workshop leader, convention, and special occasion speaker; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Jerome H. Ross was appointed and consecrated to the office of Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship in April, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Jerome H. Ross is a member of Columbus Ministerial Alliance, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Columbus Baptist Pastors Conference, and Ohio Progressive National Baptist Convention; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Jerome H. Ross is the recipient of numerous citations and awards, however, the most notable of all his accomplishments are the number of souls won to Christ; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Jerome H. Ross is married to Patricia A. Ross; father of Jerome, Jr. (wife Melissa) and Krystal, and proud grandfather of Tiara, Jasmine, Jalah and Justice; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and applaud Bishop Jerome H. Ross and Lady Patricia A. Ross for 40 years of faithful service to the Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church congregation for being a shepherd and leader to both their congregation and the City of Columbus.