HR0694 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church of Chicago is celebrating its 40th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, In 1948, Apostle Richard D. Henton began his preaching ministry on the south side of Chicago; he traveled from coast to coast as a dynamic and successful young evangelist; and

WHEREAS, In 1964, he founded the Monument of Faith Deliverance Center, an interdenominational church at 6848 South Racine Avenue in Chicago; the membership grew and in 1972 the church established the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church at 7359 South Chappel; in 1997, the church moved into a 13.5 acre complex at 2750 West Columbus Avenue; the church is one of the largest, fastest growing, and far reaching ministries in the Chicago area; since its inception, the church has grown tremendously; and

WHEREAS, Through the R. D. Henton Foundation, which was established in 1981 as an umbrella for the outreach ministries of Monument of Faith, the Breakthrough Ministries was established as his evangelistic outreach ministry, conducting crusades and ministering to the needs of God's people throughout the United States; television and radio broadcasts spread the gospel across the country and around the world; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henton holds a Doctor of Divinity degree and has authored various books on many subjects; he is the President of the R.D. Henton Logos Bible College, and he is a board member of several Christian organizations and institutions; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Henton's wife, Evangelist Carolyn D. Henton, hosts a weekly radio program entitled Speak Up First Lady; he is the father of two daughters, Melodie and Amelia, and two sons, Mark, the Pastor of the Monument Center of Life, and John, who oversees the Monument of Faith Church's drug abuse program; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church as an expression of our respect and esteem.