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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgetown is 148 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 27, 2017, Wesley Chapel will celebrate with special guest,
Reverend Jeff Smith and the Wellspring Congregation at the 11:00 AM service; the 3:30 PM
service will be with special guests Reverend N. Jordan and Co-Pastor Henrietta Sullivan
MKwanazi and the Metropolitan AME Church Family 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 have been a consistent force in the
community for nearly a century and a half in several ways, being a beacon of light for those in
need of emergency food and financial assistance through their outreach program. The African
Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a global organization committed to being emissaries of
the Gospel locally and throughout the world; members continue to be the Church on the
Corner, where love abides, Jesus guides and “all are welcome”; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2016, Revs. George and Tashana Morgan were appointed as
Pastors of Wesley Chapel, and during their 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, the City of Georgetown congratulates Wesley Chapel AME Church on their
148th Anniversary.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do
hereby proclaim Sunday, August 27, 2017, as
WESLEY CHAPEL DAY