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To honor and recognize Dr. William Talley III as he celebrates his 80th Birthday and 50 years in the ministry.
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WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III was born March 19, 1932 in St. Louis Missouri to Selma and William Talley II; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III was ordained into the ministry in December 1962, and was awarded his Doctorate of Divinity in September 1968; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III is the co-founder and has served as Sr. Pastor of The Bible Way Church, Inc. for the past 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III served in the U.S. Air Force form 1950-1954, following which he became an Avionics Instructor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III dedicated his time and energy to the Southfield Community, serving as the first President of the Marion-Franklin Civic Association in March 1963. Working with city leaders, that Civic Association established the Marion-Franklin Recreation Center and swimming pool the community enjoys to this day; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III has worked continuously to improve lives in the Southfield community by establishing an overnight Christian-based camp in Hocking Hills to provide a fun and safe environment for the youth during the summer months; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III has been married to his lovely wife Judy and they have raised four sons; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William Talley III exemplifies showing forth God's loving kindness in the earth; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Reverend Dr. William Talley III as he celebrates his 80th birthday and 50 years in the ministry.