HomeMy WebLinkAbout007 of 2022 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Cathedral Church of Saint MarkSALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION �ezolutiou A JOINT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. MARK
WHEREAS, St. Mark's cornerstone was set in 1870, the.first mass was held in 1871 and the land was consecrated in 1874 making it the second oldest house of worship established in the state of Utah,following the Tabernacle on Temple Square; and
WHEREAS, for more than 150 years, St. Mark's -the seat of the Episcopal Church in Utah and part of the 85 million member worldwide Anglican Communion -has provided worship, leadership and vision to meet the community's educational, healthcare, civic, cultural, and spiritual needs; and
WHEREAS, over the span of these years, St. Mark's has opened their doors to numerous secular groups such as the Utah Tibetan Community, the Salt Lake County Health Department, the Westminster College Nursing Program, the Solstice Jazz Vespers, several 12-step programs, and many more; and
WHEREAS, St Mark's is a diverse welcoming community of faith and outreach where everyone has a place at the table and the dignity of every human person is respected regardless of race, gender, status or sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City emphasizes religious and social diversity and recognizes the positive impact of St. Mark's throughout its long history.
NOW-, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City embraces religious and social diversity by congratulating the congregation of St. Mark's on the 150th
anniversary of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark.
Adopted this ___ day of April 2022
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
Darin Mano, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
Ana Valdemoros
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
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Dan Dugan, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
Victoria Petro-Eschler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
Amy Fowler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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