HomeMy WebLinkAboutWesley Chapel Day_8.19.2012
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgetown is 143 years
old, having been organized in 1869 by Richard Haywood, and is the first independent black
church in Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the current building was built in 1904, under the direction of Rev. J.A. Jones;
and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, August 19, 2012, Wesley Chapel will celebrate with the theme of
“Building Upon the Foundation,” with special guest Rev. N. Jordan MKwanazi and the
Metropolitan A.M.E Church of Austin, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Wesley Chapel was recorded in the Texas Historical Landmarks in 1984, was
entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986; and is also listed in the 1999 African
Americans in Texas Historical and Cultural Legacies; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Wesley Chapel Family have been recipients of many
blessings from God and they thank God for an anonymous donation to paint the sanctuary,
fellowship hall and parsonage. To God be the glory!; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2009, Rev. Silas Swint was appointed as Pastor of Wesley
Chapel, and during his administration, the Wesley Chapel Family has taken on many ongoing
projects to enhance their house of worship; and
WHEREAS, the Wesley Chapel Family has made a commitment to remain a permanent
presence and contributor to our fine community; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that we observe a day when all in our community may
acknowledge the importance of the role of Wesley Chapel AME church in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown congratulates Wesley Chapel AME Church on their
143rd Anniversary.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
do hereby proclaim Sunday, August 19, 2012, as
WESLEY CHAPEL DAY