HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2003-175-St. Ruth 95th Anniversary ® RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING ST.
RUTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, THE FIRST
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH ESTABLISHED IN DANIA
BEACH, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 95T" ANNIVERSARY
TO BE HELD AUGUST 17, 2003; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church, the oldest
missionary church and first African American church in the City of Dania
Beach, was established in 1908 by the late Charlie Chambers and a few
other faithful souls; and
WHEREAS, the church was named St. Ruth in honor of Charlie
Chambers' daughter, Ruth; and
WHEREAS, from its first place of worship in a small house on 4th
Avenue built from lumber recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, to its present
location on NW 5th Avenue, the church has conquered many obstacles
including almost total destruction from the hurricane in 1926; and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Ruth congregation, through
their diligent work and God's blessing, rebuilt the church which, from its
humble beginnings with a congregation comprised of four deacons and a
few members, has grown to its present congregation of thirteen deacons,
four deacon-trainees and over 200 members, and is still adding to its
membership; and
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church has had eleven
pastors to date beginning with the Rev. Watson, who was followed by
Rev. Diver, Rev. Green, Rev. J.C. McCord, Rev. W.F. Taner, Rev. G.W.
Butler, Rev. L.W. Wright, Rev. W.C. Edcar, Rev. Randall W. Barr,
Presiding Minister, Rev. Marlon Ritter, Associate Minister and the present
Pastor, Rev. Timothy Shellman, Sr.
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church has had four
Church Mothers to date beginning with Mary Chambers, Cressie Williams,
Artie Williams, and present Church Mother, Gladys Barther. In June of
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• the year 2000, Jesse Davis , better known as "Uncle Jesse", became the
first Church Father.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commissioners of the City of Dania
Beach, individually and on behalf of all the citizens of the City, do hereby
recognize St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church and congratulate the newly
elected Reverend Timothy Shellman Sr. and all members of his
congregation on this very special occasion.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be personally
delivered to Reverend Timothy Shellman, Sr. and the congregation of the
St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church.
Section. 3 That this resolution shall be in force and take effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 12T" day of Augus , 2003.
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BOB A TON
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONER CHUNN - YES
COMMISSIONER FLURY - YES
CHARLENE 4bhNSON COMMISSIONER MIKES - YES
CITY CLERK VICE-MAYOR MCELYEA - YES
MAYOR ANTON - YES
APPROVED AS TO R AND CORRECTNESS:
BY: (�
TH MAS . A B
CITY ATTORNEY
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