HR1125 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize the 155th anniversary of the founding of the Original Providence Baptist Church in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, The church began in 1863 with the hopes and dreams of a few fugitives slaves that had made their way to Chicago by way of the Underground Railroad; and

WHEREAS, Within a few years, church membership had grown to nearly 300 and money was raised to build their first church building; and

WHEREAS, The church moved to various locations over the years, and in 1972, settled in its present location on North Pine Avenue; and

WHEREAS, The church stands as a monument to the cause of Christians in the immediate community and in the City of Chicago; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the 155th anniversary of the founding of the Original Providence Baptist Church, and wish them many more wonderful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Original Providence Baptist Church as a symbol of our respect and esteem.