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Dear Reverend Standifer,
w Your, ground breaking ceremony is a big day for the entire
community, eci ll y forte many members of
your congregation
who toiled to bring this dream to realization. `"
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Reverend C.E. 'Standifer
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Indeed, this is only a beginning, but a proud one; St. John AME Church
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South Miami , Florida .
Our community has a challenging opportunity for service in
the years ahead.
Y you embers have shown that you are ready to meet the
Dear Reverend Standifer:
' told t o spiritual edifice t rise o St. John
AME site ® ill e devoted to promoting character development, Congratulations to you and to your congregation for the stong,
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citizenship training tt an o physical an n spiritual fitness cohesive and supportive effort to build this new Church. The
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groundbreaking marks such an important beginning and I know all
thousands o ope. r
> those who attendd St. John are proud that their goal has been reached.
Hence, our building will be a monument to the sense of res o
Sincerely, ,
sibility of our community.
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Every o to restore to human kind the sense of belon in
�. Q� on Sunday, August 25th, 3965, the. congregation of
of vi s o s I ties a faith i our or are steps in St. John AME Church rill break ground fora Betty Andrews, Lang
the right direction. beautiful new edifice in the City of South
Vice-Mayor
Miami; and
Building santuary and it's maintenance is an undertaking wort
WHEREAS: This ground breaking. is the beginning of a dream
supporting. aisi g a spiritual structure is a useful and for their Pastor, Reverend C:E. Standifer, and
fruitful endeavor. members of the parish, marking the culmination of Dear Reverend Standifer:
many hours of hard work and sacrifice to make this
May the u Architect of the Universe guard and bless St. John dream a reality; and
AME and prosper all the laudable works 'of those connected with iti I am most happy to join in this tribute and offer sincere
May He protect the craftsmen e WHEREAS: The Commission of the City of South Miami, as well congratulations on your groundbreaking scheduled for Sunday,
Toyed in this work from every . as the people of the Co unity, pause to extend
appreciate the privilege of applauding your committee, the many this expression of deep esteem to Reverend Standifer August 25th, 1985.
workers and contributors, for this prayer-come-true. and the congregation of St. John AME Church for the
united effort'that have brought them to this The members of your con ragati on have _worked diligently and
On behalf of the Mayor and Commissioners of Moth Miami .I pinnacle; wholeheartedly to make this groundbreaking a reality and, under
y your leadership, will soon see the fruits of their labors come
offer these expressions of the faith in your initiative and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bill Porter, Mayor of th< ;ity of South Miami, Florida, to pass. I wish you and- the congregation every success.
pray Almighty God, graciously enable you to erect His house do hereby proclaim Sunday, August 25th, 198,, as:
to the honor and glory of His name, and be mercifully pleased ,
to accept this service of your hands . Sincerely,
e*_- t. 3J.fibn- - Zoe mar
Since el
AND DO HEREBY URGE all residents of the Cit to tend their congratulations
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and best wishes to the members of this congregation and their Pastor on this � James T. Bowman
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Commissionnr
overt B. am, °L1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto:set my hand and caused the official Seal :
onager of the City of South Miami, Florida, to be aff'Ned this 25th day of
A g s , 1985. Reverend S ndz far
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Dear d to
It is with much jay that I congratulate you and your congregatio.'°
Dear Reverend Standifer:
on the groundbreaking for your new Church.
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In a society that changes so rapidly, the Church remains iey�r,c�t�
of south Miami
I wish you much success and reward in the future.
an important part of family life. It gives me great pleasure to
see the plans for your new Church be completed and the groundbreaking
begin the culmination of this effort. Sincerely,
I know how earnestly you and your congregation have worked
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toward this- goal and I wish you much success.
Carl B:a Schwai t
Sincerely, �,�' Commissioner
August 13th, .1965'
Bill P6rter
Mayor Dear Reverend Standifer:
Your new Church will be a fine' addition to this Community and Dear Reverend Standifer;
Dear Reverend Standifer: it is with pride that I extend my congratulations. I join with the entire community in wishing you every joy,an
,., I know you and your congregation have put in many hours and- success in your new church. The groundbreaking starts both the
days of hard work and dedication for this groundbreaking and new beginning of the building and the culmination of a long-time dream
Congratulations and best wishes on your groundbreaking and . of you and your congregation. May all your hard work and dedication
budding. Much success as you continue onward toward the be rewarded in this endeavor.
may your new Church fulfill every wish and expectation. completion of your goal.
Sin ely, ;
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.Sincerely,
Sincerely,
°- ,- R semary `Jordan Nayman f
�-" ro Spy e Gibson f` /4i ty Clark
Gus Efth°miou, Jr. Commissioner
City Attorney
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