City of Columbus - File #: 0228X-2018

• File #: 0228X-2018
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/19/2018
• In control: Stinziano
• On agenda: 7/23/2018
• Final action: 7/25/2018
• Title: To Recognize and Congratulate Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on their 100th Anniversary.
• Sponsors: Michael Stinziano, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Jaiza Page, Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/25/2018	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/24/2018	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
7/23/2018	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/23/2018	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Recognize and Congratulate Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on their 100^th Anniversary.

Body

WHEREAS,  The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1918, on the South end of Columbus and was recently relocated to its current location in Linden; and

WHEREAS, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been a pillar of the community in which it dwells, and has lifted the area with impactful ministry; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the A.M.E. church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people; and

WHEREAS, Pastor, Rev. Timothy E. Liggins has continuously served the church and will continue to serve for years to come, fulfilling his legacy as the pastor of the Bethel congregation; and

WHEREAS, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church provides community and resources to many and will continue to be an inviting and impactful outlet for many in their community; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this council does hereby recognize Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 100^th anniversary and honor them for the great work that they do in the City of Columbus.