City of Columbus - File #: 0232X-2016

• File #: 0232X-2016
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/26/2016
• In control: Page
• On agenda: 10/3/2016
• Final action: 10/7/2016
• Title: To recognize and congratulate Second Baptist Church on their 180th Anniversary
• Sponsors: Jaiza Page, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/7/2016	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/6/2016	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/3/2016	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/3/2016	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To recognize and congratulate Second Baptist Church on their 180^th Anniversary

Body

WHEREAS, Second Baptist Church will celebrate their 180^th Anniversary on October 14, 2016 being renowned as the oldest African American Baptist Church in Columbus, OH; and

WHEREAS, Second Baptist Church was founded by James P. Poindexter, a black abolitionist who was a strong leader in the Columbus community; and

WHEREAS, Second Baptist Church has a rich history  that spans from the 1800’s to its modern-day emphasis on transforming lives and outreach ministries of a food pantry, homeless shelter support, clothing ministry, community initiative and much more; and

WHEREAS, under the spiritual guidance of many anointed and highly favored ministers, including Rev. Leon Troy and most recently, Howard T. Washington, PhD., Second Baptist has become one of the most respected and influential churches in our community, now, therefore;

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:  That this Council does hereby congratulate Second Baptist Church on their 180^th Anniversary and outstanding contributions to making the City of Columbus the best place to live, work and raise a family.