Bill > HR0461

This resolution congratulates Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood, Illinois, on its 75th anniversary, highlighting the church's significant history and community contributions. Founded by Reverend Thomas H. Wade Sr. in 1950, the church began in the Old Lycem Hall and has since grown from 400 to over 4,000 members under the leadership of Reverend Marvin E. Wiley, who became pastor in 1991. The church has expanded its impact by creating the T.H. Wade Foundation Center, establishing Vision of Restoration, Inc. (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization), and offering various community services including education, economic development, and career enhancement programs. The resolution recognizes the church's commitment to its five cornerstones of exaltation, edification, evangelism, extension, and equipping, and notes that it will celebrate its diamond jubilee anniversary from September 12-14, 2025, under the theme "From Wade to Wiley 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary". The Illinois House of Representatives formally acknowledges and celebrates the church's 75 years of spiritual and community service.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=461&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104