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Certificate of Recognition awarded to Pastor George Mendis of Christ Lutheran Church in Millvale, Pennsylvania upon the momentous occasion of the 30th Anniversary of his ordination.
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Pastor George William Mendis
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Pastor George William Mendis upon the momentous occasion of your 30 year anniversary since being ordained. Pastor Mendis was raised in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and attended St. Vincent College. He attended the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and was ordained in his home parish, Trinity Lutheran Church. He served as a pastor for 15 years in the state of New York, including the Hudson Valley and Buffalo areas. Since 1989 he has served as pastor of the Christ Lutheran Church in Millvale, Pennsylvania. Pastor Mendis has always been involved in community affairs. He has been married for 32 years to Carolyn and they have one son and one daughter, and they are the proud grandparents of one grandson. Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and commend Pastor George William Mendis for his dedication and commitment to serving others. We wish Pastor Mendis and the Christ Lutheran Church and its congregation continued blessings and express the pride Allegheny County takes in Pastor Mendis' contributions and services to all citizens of Allegheny County.