RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF PASTOR DR. EDWARD E.
SILAS & ELECT LADY DELPHINE SILAS
WHEREAS, Pastor Dr. Edward E. Silas, Sr., an outstanding spiritual leader and member of the 37th Ward community, is celebrating his 18th Anniversary as Pastor of Progressive Way Mission COGIC;and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Our great city of Chicago is enriched by the presence and inspiring influence of its great religious leaders and institutions; and
WHEREAS, In January of 2005, he was ordained and appointed to be the Pastor of Progressive Way Mission by Bishop Robert R. Sanders and readily accepted this responsibility; since this time, membership and choir has grown, and Pastor Dr. Edward E. Silas, Sr. has a vision of future program, mainly rebuilding the temple, but most importantly winning souls for Christ; and
WHEREAS, A spiritual leader with inspired and inspiring credentials, Pastor Silas, Sr. is a dynamic individual whose fervor for the Lord is contagious, whose devotion to God is exceeded only by his good works; and
WHEREAS, The Progressive Way Mission community will celebrate Pastor Dr. Edward E. Silas, Sr. and Elect Lady Delphine Silas on September 18, 2022, the theme ofthe celebration is "Follow the Vision With God as Your Guide" (Habakkuk 2:3); and
WHEREAS, Pastor Silas and his lovely, supportive wife, Delphine, joined by their eight children: Ebony, Bernice, Edward Jr. (in spirit), Everette, Deven, Bonita, Dawn and Shaun will celebrate this special occasion; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVTED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby extend our gratitude and heartiest congratulations to Pastor Dr. Edward E. Silas, Sr. and Elect Lady Delphine Silas as they celebrate their 18th Year at Progressive Way Mission COGIC, and express to these outstanding citiz...
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