4674253 ACR 20-113, "Honorable C.M. Bailey's Fifth Anniversary as Bishop of the United House of Prayer Recognition Resolution of 2013"

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

20-113 

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

October 1, 2013

 

To recognize and honor Bishop C.M. (“Sweet Daddy”) Bailey, Leader of the United House of Prayer for All People, on the occasion of the 87^th Annual Holy Convocation.

           

WHEREAS, the Honorable C.M. Bailey was elected to the office of Bishop of the United House of Prayer with an impressive 91% of the votes of the General Assembly of the Church on May 23, 2008, after the passing of the late Bishop S.C. (“Sweet Daddy”) Madison;

 

WHEREAS, the Honorable C.M. Bailey, in just 5 years, has successfully forwarded the  growth of the United House of Prayer in America, so that it now consists of 138 Congregations, situated in 28 States throughout the nation;

 

WHEREAS, the Honorable C.M. Bailey, during these economically difficult times, has proven his business skills in continuing the nationwide “Bailey Building Program” of the United House of Prayer, and has had a significant impact on community revitalization efforts in a number of cities and communities surrounding the various Houses of Prayer, including in the District of Columbia;

 

WHEREAS, the Honorable C.M. Bailey’s success in revitalizing communities can be seen first-hand in the District of Columbia;

 

WHEREAS, the Honorable C.M. Bailey has led the way in changing the Mount Vernon Square and the Shaw communities without any federal or District government assistance or private construction loans, through the “Bailey Building Program”;

 

WHEREAS, the Honorable C.M.  Bailey is commended for not only his investment in bricks and mortar, but in the lives of his membership;

 

WHEREAS, Bishop C.M.  Bailey is loved, admired, and respected, not only by the membership of the United House of Prayer, but by the citizens of the District of Columbia as well, for his unconditional commitment, unceasing love, tireless energy, and dedication to the betterment of mankind; and

 

WHEREAS, 2013 marks the Honorable C.M. Bailey’s 5^th anniversary as Bishop, and his 5^th remarkable year of leadership of the United House of Prayer for All People.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Honorable C.M. Bailey’s Fifth Anniversary as Bishop of the United House of Prayer Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the achievements of the Honorable C.M. (“Sweet Daddy”) Bailey in his first 5 years as Bishop of the United House of Prayer for All People, and his contributions to the revitalization of portions of the Mount Vernon Square and the Shaw communities in the District of Columbia, without federal or District government assistance or private sector loans or mortgages.

 

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register