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Council issues proclamation honoring Second Baptist Church’s 100th anniversary
Summary
The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of Second Baptist Church and its community programs, noting a public centennial celebration on Aug. 17.
The City Council presented and read a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Second Baptist Church, citing the congregation’s local history, community programs and outreach. The proclamation traced the church’s origin to 1925, noted construction milestones under past pastors and highlighted recent community work including a Community Healing Resource Center.
Mayor Curtis read the proclamation into the record and council members moved and approved the resolution recognizing the centennial. Church representatives accepted the proclamation and invited the public to a celebration on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Why it matters: The proclamation commemorates a century of local religious and community service and publicly recognizes programs the church runs for seniors, youth, addiction recovery and food‑security efforts.
Clarifying details: The proclamation cites specific ministries and the date of the centennial celebration (Aug. 17 at 3:30 p.m.). The council approved the proclamation by voice vote and recorded the action in the minutes.
