LATE ADOPTED - OCTOBER 23, 2001
Agenda Item No. 16
Introduced by Commissioner Calvin Lynch of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING THE ORIGINAL CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EVENT OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY
RESOLUTION #01-322
WHEREAS, the Original Church of God was founded in 1926 by Reverend Cary McLaurine Sr. and Bishop Jess Smith; and
WHEREAS, the Original Church of God was originally known as the Lighthouse Mission and was located on West Main Street in Lansing, and
WHEREAS, under the outstanding leadership of Elder J.Z. Stewart, Elder Martin, Elder Stewart, Elder Samuel Moore, Elder Cary McLaurine Jr. and current Pastor Elder Albert Kelly, the congregation has increased over the years and the Original Church of God now has four locations within the City of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Original Church of God is celebrating its 75th Anniversary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honor the Original Church of God on the event of its 75th Anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulate Pastor Elder Albert Kelly and the congregation of the Original Church of God and wish them continued success in all of their future endeavors.
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Victor Celentino Curtis Hertel, Jr. Randy Schafer
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John Czarnecki Amy Krause Michael Severino
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Lisa Dedden Calvin Lynch Mary R. Stid
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Debbie De Leon Thomas Minter Chris Swope
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Mark Grebner