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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members, guests, family, and friends of the |
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| Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ in Freeport celebrated the |
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| grand opening and dedication of the new church on March 9-12, |
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| 2005; and
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| WHEREAS, The first Church of God in Christ was founded by |
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| Mother Anna Wright and her husband, Elder Ezekiel Wright, and |
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| it was located at 108 South Sheridan in Freeport; and
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| WHEREAS, In 1968, there came an opportunity to purchase St. |
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| Paul Baptist Church at 732 East Orin Street, which became the |
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| second home of Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ; and
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| WHEREAS, Growth has been displayed by the introduction of |
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| new ministries; the ministries have been expanded and include |
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| In Touch/Outreach Touch/Outreach, Christian Education, Singles |
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| Ministry, Couples Ministry, Hospitality, Youth Ministry, and |
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| the Scholarship Fund; and
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| WHEREAS, On August 20, 2000, property was purchased to |
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| erect a new church to meet the growing needs of the |
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| congregation; on July 25, 2004, a ground-breaking ceremony was |
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| held and on March 6, 2005, members moved into their new house |
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| of worship at 420 Challenge Street; and
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| WHEREAS, The celebration of the new church is an expression |
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| of the church's enduring commitment to its holy mission and its |
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| dedication to tradition and unity; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
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| we congratulate and extend best wishes to the clergy and |
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| members of Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ on their new |
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| church; and be it further
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