Bill > SJR0572

This concurrent resolution honors and commends Centenary United Methodist Church for its dedication of a historical marker, recognizing its 160 years of significant contributions to faith, equality, and community progress in Tennessee. The resolution highlights the church's founding in 1865, its role in education for Black children, its leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, including hosting meetings for the sanitation workers' strike and strategy sessions for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and its enduring commitment to service. The historical marker, approved by the Tennessee Historical Commission, serves as a testament to the church's resilience and its pastors' and congregations' bravery and sacrifices.