SR 163: Honoring Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church on the memorable occasion of its Centennial.

As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

S. R. No. 163

$2025-2026$

Senator Blackshear

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church on the memorable occasion of its Centennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly 1 of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Mt. Enon 2 Missionary Baptist Church on its One Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, For the past one hundred years, Mt. Enon Missionary 4 Baptist Church has served as a tremendous source of spiritual 5 inspiration, and it has encouraged countless individuals to pursue 6 lives of worship, service, learning, and fellowship. The impact this 7 fine institution has had on the community is impossible to quantify, 8 and its contributions to society are truly outstanding; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious celebration offers the members of Mt. 10 Enon Missionary Baptist Church and its pastor, Cory J. Pruitt, the 11 opportunity to share their memories and to reflect on the benefits of 12 life in their close-knit community. The parishioners can be proud that 13 their remarkable example has ensured that the best traditions of the 14 past will shape a future of benevolence and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church has stood strong in 16 the face of challenges and has made a positive impact on both the 17 community and the world. This important milestone reflects what can be 18 accomplished by those who project their values and devotion through 19 their faith, and we look with optimism as the church upholds its rich 20 legacy in the years to come; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General 22 Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Mt. Enon 23 Missionary Baptist Church on its One Hundredth Anniversary and salute 24 all those who have contributed to the longevity of this House of God;