HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-121 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-121
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 92"d ANNIVERSARY
TO BE HELD AUGUST 20, 2000; 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
Chamber's 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 twenty-five
deacons and over 500 members, and is still adding to its membership;
and
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church has had nine
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, who retired in 1992, turning
over the care of the church's membership on August 11, 1993, to the
present Pastor, Randall W. Barr; and
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church has had four
Church Mothers to date beginning with Mary Chambers, Cressie Williams,
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-121
Artie Williams, and present Church Mother, Gladys Barther. In June of
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 Pastor
Randall Barr and all members of his congregation on this very special
occasion.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be personally
delivered to Pastor Barr 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 8t" day of August, 2000.
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MAYOR-COMM IONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
MAYOR McELYEA - YES
VICE-MAYOR BERTINO - YES
SHERYL CHAPMAN COMMISSIONER CALI —YES
ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER ETLING - YES
COMMISSIONER MIKES - YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY: J
THO S J. ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-121