Record #: R2013-584   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/5/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/5/2013
Title: Congratulations extended to Pastor Richard Daniel Henton on 64th anniversary in ministry and 49th anniversary as pastor of Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church
Sponsors: Willie B. Cochran
Attachments: 1. R2013-584.pdf
RESOLUTION IN TRIBUTE TO APOSTLE RICHARD DANIEL HENTON
 
 
WHEREAS, On Monday, June 17, 2013, his faithful followers and many friends will gather to pay tribute to Apostle Richard Daniel Henton, Pastor of the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church, for his 49 years as Pastor and in celebration of his more than 64 years in the ministry; and
 
WHEREAS, 1964 was certainly a hallmark year for the fortunate residents of the community when Apostle Richard Daniel Henton became Pastor of the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church. Over the past sixty-four years, untold thousand of citizens have learned and watched their lives improve due to the teachings and spiritual healings of Pastor Henton; and
 
WHEREAS, In the years he has officiated at the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church, Pastor Henton has inspired his congregation by his outstanding example of spiritual leadership; and
 
WHEREAS, A spiritual leader with inspired and inspiring credentials, Apostle Richard Daniel Henton is a dynamic individual whose fervor for the Lord is contagious, whose devotion to God is exceeded only by his good works; and
 
WHEREAS, Pastor Henton lives the word of the Lord, nourishing the souls of his flock as well as providing for the worldly needs of his parishioners. His mission is carried out by many means; he leaves no stone unturned in his effort to spread the gospel. He is truly a man of God; and
 
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of the tremendous contributions that Apostle Richard Daniel Henton has made and continues to make to his grateful community by the Honorable Willie B. Cochran, Alderman ofthe 20th Ward; and
 
WHEREAS, Apostle Richard Henton is widely admired for his preachings and is entirely deserving of this tribute; now, therefore,
 
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this 5th day of June 2013 do hereby express our heartiest congratulations to Apostle Richard Daniel Henton on his 49th Anniversary as Pastor of the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church and as he celebrates more than 64 years in the ministry, and we express to this outstanding citizen and leader our fervent wishes for his continuing success.
 
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Apostle Richard Daniel Henton.
 
WILLIE B. COCHRAN Alderman - 20th Ward