HR1162 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Reverend Donald McFadden, Sr., of Chicago, on his 17th anniversary of ministry, as the Chief Christian engineer of the St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Reverend McFadden attended Chicago Baptist Institute; he received his professional credentials from Illinois State University; he returned to his hometown of Chicago and presented his credentials as an engineer to the board of directors of St. Joseph, filling a vacancy as building engineer and watchman, as written in Ezekiel 2:1, "son of man, I have made you a watchmen for the house of Israel, therefor hear a word from my mouth and give them warning from me"; and

WHEREAS, He presented himself as a qualified engineer with the knowledge and mechanical understanding of heating, plumbing, electrical, and even auto repair, with the ability, the strength, and the hands to accomplish much; and

WHEREAS, As chief engineer of the church, he has seen the congregation grow from 150 members to a congregation of now over 400 members; and

WHEREAS, Reverend McFadden has the support of his members and his tireless life companion, love, and co-worker in Christian service, his wife and first lady, Sharon McFadden; and to this union God blessed them with five children; and

WHEREAS, In December of 1992, the board of directors selected Donald McFadden to be pastor, giving him the credentials, the title, and the responsibility; and

WHEREAS, Reverend McFadden founded a food and clothing program to help those in need; and

WHEREAS, Reverend McFadden recognized the need for education, starting a community-wide annual summer bible school and a scholarship program; and

WHEREAS, For 17 years Reverend McFadden has seen to the needs of his people, the people of the community, and anyone in need; he has served faithfully and has guided and changed lives around him; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Reverend Donald McFadden, Sr., on his 17 years of ministry and wish him continued success for years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Donald McFadden, Sr., as a symbol of our respect and esteem.