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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HONORS AND COMMENDS | ||||
Mount OliveMissionary Baptist ChurchOn its 50th Anniversary | ||||
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Whereas, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church was conceived on December 8th 1960 by community members, gathered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clay, who saw a need for a church in the Palo Alto Gardens neighborhood in East Palo Alto; and | ||||
Whereas, these community members organized and constituted as a fellowship which later became known as the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church; and | ||||
Whereas, on June 2nd, 1961 Mount Olive Baptist Church purchased the property and began building in 1964; and | ||||
Whereas, the present Pastor, Reverend John W. Waiters, began his leadership on October 1st, 1977, and proceeded to grow the church and congregation; and | ||||
Whereas, the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church has served residents of East Palo Alto and San Mateo County by providing a supportive, nurturing community church for those who seek it; and | ||||
Whereas, this year marks the 50th Anniversary of their tireless work and vision to build this Church in service to the community; | ||||
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby recognizes the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. | ||||
Dated: July 18, 2010 | ||||
SUPERVISORS: |
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RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT | ||||
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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |