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To honor, recognize and congratulate the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy for 25 years of Excellence in Education
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WHEREAS, the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy (GSFCA) having been founded on January 23, 1992 under the vision and leadership of the Reverend D. Charles E. Booth, pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, has established itself as a premier academic institution; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy is to educate and develop children of Christ-like character who seek to fulfill God’s divine plan for their lives through hard work, perseverance, and the use of their spiritual gifts and talents; and
WHEREAS, the vision of the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy is to empower God’s children by pursuing excellence in education through quality instruction and strong Biblical teachings as it relates to value formation, a Christian lifestyle and worship; and
WHEREAS, over the past 25 years, the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy has prepared children academically, spiritually and culturally to become tomorrow’s leaders with many students meaningfully contributing to their communities as educators, doctoral students, engineers, administrators and more; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 7th Congressional District and Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform, celebrates with the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy’s 25 years of achievement, as the keynote speaker; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus applauds the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy for 25 years of Excellence in Education and encourages continued success in educating the children of the Columbus community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy be recognized for its dedicated and faithful service educating and training tomorrow’s leaders.