THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HONORS AND COMMENDS FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE BY

REVEREND DOCTOR ROBERT LEONARD FAIRLEY

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Whereas, Dr. Robert Leonard Fairley, a third generation gospel preacher, received his call to the ministry in 1959 and was licensed to preach on January 24, 1960; he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Jose Christian College, and his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; and

 

Whereas, in 1962, Dr. Fairley was ordained and served as Assistant Pastor of Saint John Baptist Church in East Palo Alto, California; in 1978, he was called to serve as Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino, California; and

   

Whereas, in 1983, Dr. Fairley returned to serve as Pastor of Saint John Baptist Church; in 1997, he returned to serve as Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where he continues to preach the Word of God; and

 

Whereas, serving both Northern and Southern California, Dr. Fairley was instrumental in acquiring additional properties for Saint John Baptist Church and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, purchased the New Hope Family Life Center, established Second and Third Sunday Services, organized leadership development trainings and educational workshops, and conducted marriage seminars and retreats; and

   

Whereas, during the past fifty years, Dr. Fairley has exemplified exceptional leadership and civic engagement by encouraging church members to join a board, commission or committee, become involved in the community and demonstrate that true service goes beyond the church; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Fairley believes in the Word of God and that you should apply that word to your day-to-day living, which enables the congregation to reach out to the community and help their fellow man; he also believes that “When people capture God’s vision for ministry, they are able to live and work with a level of power and energy that transforms their natural existence".

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby commends Dr. Robert Leonard Fairley for his fifty years of service in preaching the gospel to the citizens of San Mateo and San Bernardino counties.

 

Dated: January 31, 2010

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

 
   

RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

     
   


MARK CHURCH

     
   


CAROLE GROOM

     
   


ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

     
   


ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

     

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors