A senate RESOLUTION

 

To honor the significant Contributions of the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church in union county and to recognize its INVALUABLE efforts to foster unity in the county and surrounding areas.

 

Whereas, the members of the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church in Union County will have a Founders Day Celebration on May 26, 2024, to acknowledge the continued efforts of the church and to cherish the community that it has fostered; and

 

Whereas, the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, a nonprofit organization, was established in 1865 by Edward H. Hill. As the church flourished, an annex was added in 1948 to meet the needs of the growing congregation and position the church for future growth; and

 

Whereas, since its foundation, the church has served as an indispensable pillar to its community. As the church grew, an annex was added in 1948; and

 

Whereas, since its foundation, Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church has served as a pillar to its community. The church operates with the mission of building itself as a strong nonprofit organization that brings meaningful Sunday school, Sunday morning worship service, Wednesday night worship service, other worship services, training programs, and outreach for the city, county, and surrounding areas; and

 

Whereas, dedicated to fostering community unity, the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church partners and provides resources that help families succeed and achieve spiritual growth. The church also hosts workshops that address community leadership, community organization, and teamwork; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate values the ardent commitment of the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church to buttress communities in Union through providing services to those in need and the members wish the church a joyous Founders Day Celebration. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor the significant contributions of the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church in Union County and recognize its invaluable efforts to foster unity in the county and surrounding areas.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the leadership of the Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church.

----XX----