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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Pastor Charles M. Brown on
4the occasion of his third pastoral anniversary on September 18,
52016; and
 
6    WHEREAS, On March 3, 2013, Pastor Charles Brown began the
7journey of developing a church with the need of the people in
8mind; Mt. Olive Community Church began its first church service
9on May 5, 2013 at the Southside Mission before acquiring and
10moving into its present home at 603 West Nebraska Avenue in
11Peoria; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Under Pastor Charles Brown's leadership, Mt.
13Olive Community Church has served as a beacon of light
14throughout the heart of Peoria; the church has been dedicated
15to providing community love, support, and inspiration and has
16extended itself to various community agencies and focus groups
17while connecting people with many resources, such as food,
18clothing, shelter, housing, resources, jobs, and career
19support; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Pastor Charles Brown has worked hand-in-hand with
21city and county leaders to support efforts in strengthening the
22residents in the Peoria area; he has served as a community

 

 

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1advocate on the front lines of support to stop violence, while
2creating a safer city for all; he also created and promoted Job
3Fairs, which began in the fellowship hall of the church but
4have grown to utilize the Peoria Civic Center and have assisted
5hundreds of people in obtaining employment; the church also
6conducts both a Spring Festival and Fall Festival for the
7purpose of promoting peace, family, and safe neighborhoods; and
 
8    WHEREAS, On June 11, 2016, Pastor Charles Brown and the Mt.
9Olive Community Church received a proclamation from the Peoria
10Mayor Jim Ardis declaring June 11, 2016 as Mt. Olive Community
11Church Day in honor of Pastor Brown and the church's work in
12the community; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Pastor Charles Brown lives in Peoria with his wife
14Alice and his four children, Alexandria, Alex, Jennifer, and
15Jeremiah; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Pastor Charles Brown serves as a model of hard
17work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of
18Illinois; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
20NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
21congratulate Pastor Charles M. Brown on the occasion of his
22third pastoral anniversary and wish him continued success and

 

 

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1happiness in the future; and be it further
 
2    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3presented to Pastor Charles Brown as a symbol of our esteem and
4respect.