Bill Text: IL HR1069 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Reverend Marvin E. Wiley on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with Rock of Ages Baptist Church and honors him for his achievements in his community.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2016-04-04 - Resolution Adopted [HR1069 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HR1069-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate Reverend Marvin E. Wiley
on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with Rock of Ages
Baptist Church and honor him for his achievements in his
community; and
WHEREAS, On September 15, 1950, Rev. Thomas H. Wade, Sr.,
opened the doors of Rock of Ages Baptist Church in the Old
Lycem Hall at 1309 Madison Street in Maywood; the church
started with two members, his wife and his son; despite the
church's meager start, Rock of Ages experienced great growth
under the leadership of Rev. Wade; shortly after Rev. Wade
passed away, Rev. Marvin E. Wiley was selected to carry on the
vision of the church in March of 1991; Rev. Marvin E. Wiley
brought a new and youthful spark to Rock of Ages Baptist
Church; as a result, the membership increased at a phenomenal
rate; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, a new multi-million dollar edifice was
built for the congregation of Rock of Ages Baptist Church at
the original location of the Old Lycem Hall, which has been
recognized in the community as an organization that effectively
ministers to the spiritual, emotional, financial, physical,
and social needs of the community; since Pastor Marvin Wiley's

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installation, membership at Rock of Ages has grown from 400 to
more than 4,000, and Vision of Restoration, Inc., was founded
to restore the broken lives of residents in Maywood and the
surrounding communities; in October of 2003, the ministry
expanded to include a Saturday night worship in Bolingbrook to
meet the needs of members and residents in the western suburban
areas of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Under Pastor Marvin Wiley's leadership, the T.H.
Wade Foundation Center, a four-level, multi-million dollar
facility opened on Thanksgiving Day in 2004; this new 40,000
square-foot edifice offers many additional resources for
training, education, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, In March of 2014, Rev. Marvin Wiley celebrated his
23rd anniversary as the pastor of the Rock of Ages Baptist
Church and his 32 years in the pastorate; in recognition of his
contributions to the communities that he serves, he was
recognized in March of 2006 by the Village of Maywood with an
honorary street sign that spans the corners of 12th and Madison
through 14th and Madison Streets; he was also recognized in the
2006 inaugural edition of Who'S Who in Black Chicago, a
publication showcasing the achievements of influential
African-American leaders in the Chicagoland area, and was
inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers of
Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia on April 3, 2008; and

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WHEREAS, Rev. Marvin Wiley serves as a model of hard work,
integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of
Illinois; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate Reverend Marvin E. Wiley on the occasion of his
25th anniversary with Rock of Ages Baptist Church, honor him
for his achievements in his community, and wish him continued
success and happiness in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Rev. Marvin Wiley as a symbol of our esteem and
respect.