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IL HR1340

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Dunkin

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Congratulates the congregation and staff of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Chicago on their 148th anniversary
  • Documents church history from its founding as a mission by Bishop William Paul Quinn in April 1862 through its present location, with the current building dedicated on June 10, 1951
  • Recognizes significant community organizations formed at Bethel, including the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, the Afro-American Fellowship movement under Ida B. Wells Barnett, and the Big Sisters and Big Brothers Associations
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Reverend Philip L. Ware, the church's current pastor, as a symbol of respect and esteem

Legislative Description

CONGRATS-BETHEL AME CHURCH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/16/2010

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