CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO MAYFAIR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS NINETY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the Mayfair Presbyterian Church is celebrating its ninety fifth anniversary of faithful ministry in Chicago's Mayfair community; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1922 with the support of community residents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Spikings, the church was established in the faith, ideals, and spirit of Christian unity; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Reverend William Mclnnes, pastor of the Mayfair Presbyterian Church from 1926 to 1952, the church constructed a new building at the corner of Kostner and Ainslie and quickly became a vital and cherished part of the community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Mayfair Presbyterian Church has had a long line of dedicated pastors and associates, continuing the unwavering commitment that the church be a caring, nurturing and welcoming influence involved in every aspect of its community's life; and
WHEREAS, the Mayfair Presbyterian Church is a beacon of light and strength in its grateful northwest side community and is a warm and caring association of Christians, dedicated to worshiping and praising God; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty ninth day of March, 2017, do hereby express our gratitude and our heartiest congratulations to Mayfair Presbyterian Church in celebration of its ninety fifth anniversary and extend to the entire congregation our very best wishes for continuing spiritual fulfillment; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mayfair Presbyterian Church.