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To Recognize and Celebrate, July 17th to July 22nd, 2022 as Ohio Baptist General Convention Week in the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Baptist General Convention (OBGC) was founded in 1986; the OBGC is the largest organization of predominantly African-American churches in the state of Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the Convention has parent body officers and auxiliary presidents from various districts of Ohio providing programming and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the current State Convention President is Samuel N. Winston Jr., representing the Western District of Ohio as the pastor of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, this year’s annual session will occur in the Eastern District of Ohio at the Second Baptist Church, 186 North 17th Street, Columbus, OH 43203, where Rev. Dr. Howard Washington is the pastor; and
WHEREAS, the OBGC has a week's worth of spiritual and professional growth opportunities for all those interested in bettering their walks of faith and strengthening their professional skills to provide greater impact in their community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council recognizes and celebrates the week of July 17th to July 22nd, 2022 as Ohio Baptist General Convention Week in the City of Columbus