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WHEREAS, St.James AME has faithfully served the community of Denton,TX for 150 years,
a testament to God's enduring grace and love;and
WHEREAS, this milestone marks a significant chapter in the church's history,filled with stories
of faith,service,and community engagement;and
WHEREAS, the founders of St. James AME established a strong foundation of faith and
dedication in 1875, when 27 Black families built the first church in Freedman's
Town. Later relocated to Quakertown and then to its current site on Solomon's
Hill after the 1920's displacement,the church has remained a beacon of hope and
service. For generations, St. James AME has provided spiritual guidance,
fellowship,and outreach.Its legacy continues through partnerships with churches
across Denton and a steadfast commitment to serving both congregation and
community.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby recognize the
7th day of September 2025 as the
"150*ANNIVERSARY OF ST.JAMES CHURCH"
and joins with its members, both past and present, in celebrating the 150*
anniversary honoring the past and inspiring the future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed
this the 7th day of September 2025.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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