Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0033

SR0033 LRB104 09829 LAW 19897 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to congratulate the Havana Church of Christ on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Havana Church of Christ held its first gathering at a private home on August 23, 1950, and the church was subsequently incorporated with 52 charter members on October 1, 1950; and

WHEREAS, The Havana Church of Christ stands atop land located at 350 South Broadway in Havana that was originally purchased in 1952; over the decades, the church has undergone additional expansions to become the full-scale church and fellowship hall it is today; and

WHEREAS, The Havana Church of Christ has become known for its compassionate care for those in need, providing assistance to the downtrodden and transient community, as well as being active in supporting the advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ both locally and abroad, particularly in Mexico and Eastern Europe; and

WHEREAS, The Havana Church of Christ also possesses a thriving youth outreach and ministry with an active youth group for junior high and high school students; and

WHEREAS, The Havana Church of Christ has been a pillar of the Havana community since its establishment in 1950; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Havana Church of Christ on achieving its 75th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Havana Church of Christ as an expression of our esteem and respect.