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File #: 366X-2003    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/2/2003 In control: O'Shaughnessy
On agenda: 10/6/2003 Final action: 10/8/2003
Title: To Recognize Dr. Keith A. Troy's twentieth anniversary as pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
Sponsors: Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Kevin L. Boyce, Matthew D. Habash, Michael C. Mentel, Richard W. Sensenbrenner, Charleta B. Tavares, Patsy Thomas
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To Recognize Dr. Keith A. Troy's twentieth anniversary as pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
 
 
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WHEREAS this month, Dr. Keith Troy celebrates twenty years as pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist; and
 
WHEREAS Pastor Troy's flock has increased to 4500 members as the church has grown in faith and in size; and
 
WHEREAS with Pastor Troy's leadership, the church has established a community food pantry, a childcare center and an after-school latchkey program; and
 
WHEREAS New Salem's Renaissance Development Corporation has created housing and health care opportunities for Columbus citizens; and
 
WHEREAS in addition to serving as pastor of New Salem for two decades, Pastor Troy also serves the community on boards, commissions and foundations,
 
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
 
That this council hereby recognizes Dr. Keith A. Troy, Pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, as he celebrates twenty years of service to God and to the Greater Columbus community.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to Dr. Keith A. Troy with our esteem.