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To honor and recognize the Ohio Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows Inc. at their 62nd Convention in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows Inc. was founded in 1950 by Mrs. Esther Johnson of Toledo, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the organization unites ministers' wives and ministers' widows of various Christian denominations into one Christian Fellowship for greater and more effective service in Kingdom building; and
WHEREAS, a conference is held once a year, where minister's wives and ministers' widows may come for information and inspiration and understand to become better prepared how to address the many challenges in our churches and communities; and
WHEREAS, the conference promotes cultural exchange, good will, strong interpersonal relationships, and an effective communication network among the ministers' wives and ministers' widows throughout the state of Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the association provides educational opportunities through scholarships and endowments as well as charitable contributions to worthy causes; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows 62nd Convention in our great city brings women throughout the state of Ohio together, to celebrate high praise and worship, dynamic teaching and stewardship opportunities, fellowship and personal growth structures, and systematic opportunities for outreach and mission; and
WHEREAS, the cornerstones of faith, love, and prayer are the guiding principles that have led this organization for decades and will serve it well in the future; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor and recognize the Ohio Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows Inc. at their 62nd Convention in Columbus.