HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-510 The Board of Supervisors/
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No2001/510
RECOGNIZING THE 51sT ANNIVERSARY
OF SOLOMON TEMPLE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
WHEREAS, October, 2001 marks the 51"Anniversary of Solomon Temple Missionary
Baptist Church, which was dedicated to the service of God and humanity in the City of Pittsburg
by a group of dedicated members; and
WHEREAS, Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church was started in 1950 by Pastor
G. W. Killings who remained with the church for five years; was succeeded by Pastor White who
served for five months; then in 1957 Pastor M. T. Thompson was called to Solomon Temple who
served until 1966; and
WHEREAS, in February 1967, Pastor P. N. Sumpter began his career with Solomon
Temple who blessed the church with his dynamic, outreach-minded leadership until his passing
in December, 1996; and
WHEREAS, it took several years for God to bring a Pastor to Solomon Temple but in
August 1998 Pastor Dunham was called and remained until January 2000; and
WHEREAS, we give pause, honor and praise this day for the deep and abiding
Christian comrhitment of those who in faith began this work, and for all those who have given so
unselfishly during these many years to help the work grow and thrive, and provide valuable
human services where the need was great; and
WHEREAS, our entire community has benefited from the fine Christian influence this
church has exerted through the years, and the many facets of its outreach and practical
assistance to the needy; and
WHEREAS, it is a pleasure to extend this expression of our esteem and best wishes to
the members of this congregation on the memorable occasion of this anniversary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California does hereby extend congratulations to Solomon Temple Missionary
Baptist Church on their 51"Anniversary for the many contributions and services and our best
wishes for many years of continued success in the future.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 23rd day of October,
2001.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 23rd day of October, 2001.
ATPESrM: October 23 2001
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and Cou ty Administrator
41ntro�d#ced by: O
Deputy
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V