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File #: 4419-08    Version: 1 Name: Proclamation celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whitehall United Presbyterian Church.
Type: Proclamation Status: Read & Filed
File created: 10/21/2008 In control: County Council
On agenda: Final action: 10/21/2008
Title: Proclamation celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whitehall United Presbyterian Church.
Sponsors: Joan Cleary
Attachments: 1. 4419-08 Whitehall United Presby 60th ann..doc

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Proclamation celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whitehall United Presbyterian Church.

 

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WHEREAS, for the past 60 years, Whitehall United Presbyterian Church has been serving people of faith in the Borough of Whitehall, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, the church was originally conceived on September 12, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Whitehall United Presbyterian has seen many ups and downs throughout the past 60 years, but has remained an important part of Whitehall; and

WHEREAS, in recent years, the church has changed its focus to evangelism in order to attract new members in an ever-changing society; and

WHEREAS, throughout the past several years, church members and leaders have also reached out to the community with initiatives that have included a clothing drive and a program to teach English to refugees; and

WHEREAS, under the current leadership of Pastor Lloyd Sewdin, Whitehall United Presbyterian Church continues to serve people of faith throughout the Borough of Whitehall;

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council joins with Whitehall United Presbyterian Church in celebrating your 60th anniversary.  Furthermore, we wish you continued success throughout your next 60 years of faith and service.