HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1996-074RESOLUTION NO.74-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING ST, RUTH
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, THE FIRST BLACK
CHURCH ESTABLISHED IN DANIA, ON THE OCCASION
OF ITS 88TH ANNIVERSARY.
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church, the first black
church in the City of Dania, 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
fourth Avenue built from lumber recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, to its
present location on NW Fifth 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 1993, turning
over the care of the church's membership on August 11, 1993, to the
present Pastor, Randall W. Ban; and
RESOLUTION NO, 74-96
WHEREAS, St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church has had three
Church Mothers to date beginnlng with Mary Chambers, Cressie Williams,
and present Mother, Artie Williams.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commissioners of the City of Dania,
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 13th day of August, 1996
R-COMMISSIONER
CITY CLER -AUDITOR
RO DA AND CORRECTNESS:
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO.74.96