4354541 ACR 20-46, “Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church Way Ceremonial Street Dedication Recognition Resolution of 2013”

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

20-46 

 

In the Council of the District of Columbia

 

May 7, 2013

 

 

To honor and recognize Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church for its impact on the District and to celebrate the street dedication of “Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church Way.”

 

WHEREAS, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church is located in Ward 5 at 610 Rhode Island Avenue, N.E.;

 

WHEREAS, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church has been a member of the Ward 5 community for over 20 years;

 

WHEREAS, Bishop Alfred Owens, Jr. has had an impact on the District of Columbia community over the past 47 years;

 

WHEREAS, Calvary Christian Academy has educated and nurtured thousands of children;

 

 WHEREAS, CATAADA House (Calvary’s Alternative to Alcohol and Drug Addiction) is recognized by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia as one of the outpatient clinics to which it refers those in need of help in overcoming substance abuse and other addictions;

 

WHEREAS, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church’s Food Bank and Clothing Boutique has fed and clothed thousands of the District’s most needy citizens and partnered with Feed the Children, Pepsi, and Wal-Mart to serve nearly 10,000 additional residents with non-perishable food and personal care items;

 

WHEREAS, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church’s Anchor of Hope Homeless Ministry provides life skills training and assistance to homeless citizens transitioning to established living;

 

WHEREAS, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church’s Health Care encompasses one of the first faith-based, nonprofit HIV/AIDS programs in the city and has provided much-needed support to families who would otherwise not be served; and

 

WHEREAS, the Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church Family Life Center is one of Ward 5’s community and wellness hubs, providing community access to a sports and fitness facility, barbershop, hair salon and multi-purpose room often used by the community.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this

resolution may be cited as the “Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church Way Ceremonial Street Dedication Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church for its distinguished service and extensive contributions to the District of Columbia and its residents and celebrates the street dedication of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church Way.

 

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