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As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 224
2025-2026
Senator
Ingram
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church on its Centennial.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to extend special recognition to Jerriel Missionary Baptist
Church on the memorable occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS,
In 1925, Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church was founded and organized
by a group of people who appointed the Reverend Arthur Woods as
pastor, and for the past one hundred years, this dynamic house of
worship has served as a tremendous source of spiritual inspiration
for its congregation. Indeed, it has encouraged countless people to
pursue lives of service, learning, and fellowship; and
WHEREAS,
This auspicious celebration offers the members of Jerriel Missionary
Baptist Church the opportunity to share their memories and to reflect
on the benefits of life in their close-knit community. Under the
guidance of the Reverend Quentin D. Monroe, as well as his
predecessors, the parishioners have expanded on the best traditions
of the past to ensure a benevolent and prosperous future, and they
can be proud of the remarkable examples they have set through their
values and principles; and
WHEREAS,
The members of Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church have stood strong in
the face of numerous challenges, and they have had a positive impact
on the lives of many local residents. Indeed, this important
milestone represents their dedication and commitment to keep the
faith alive in the Cincinnati community, and all those associated
with this beacon of society are deserving of high praise; therefore
be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Jerriel Missionary Baptist
Church on its One Hundredth Anniversary and offer best wishes as it
upholds its rich legacy of faith and fellowship in the years to come;
and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church.