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Board adopts resolution recognizing Sappony congregation’s 300th anniversary
Summary
The board adopted a resolution recognizing the Sappony (Saponi) congregation’s tricentennial and authorized presenting the resolution at the congregation’s May 31 worship service or picnic; supervisors praised the congregation's historical significance in the county.
A supervisor introduced a resolution honoring the Sappony congregation’s approximately 300 years of continuous worship and asked the board to adopt language recognizing that history. The author of the drafted resolution (noted in the packet) was credited and copies were made available for the public. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call.
The presenter suggested the board provide the resolution at the May 31 worship service or the picnic planned that afternoon. Supervisors praised the congregation as an important historic and faith‑based institution in Dinwiddie County and encouraged attendance at the event.
