HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-16-004 - 03/07/2016 - IN HONOR OF PASTOR ROGER & ROSEMARY SCHNEIDERWHEREAS, 47 years ago, Pastor Roger and Rosemary Schneider began a ministry at
Shepherd of the Hills Church. They have devoted 47 years to our community and now we
celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in their lives as they step into retirement.
WHEREAS, Pastor & Mrs. Schneider can look back with pride at their many
accomplishments such as taking a three year old mission and leading it through four building
programs and paying them off. They developed nine music groups over the life of the church
and throughout the years offered a great variety of educational opportunities for children and
adults along with fellowship opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Pastor & Mrs. Schneider worked diligently and successfully to renovate and
upgrade church property and they have acted in all matters with the welfare of the community
uppermost in their minds; and
WHEREAS, During Pastor Schneider's tenure with Shepherd of the Hills, he baptized
almost four thousand souls, performed over two thousand weddings, and conducted over two
thousand funerals. All those who witnessed these events would testify to Pastor Schneider's
commitment to the families during these special times.
WHEREAS, Our community is grateful to Roger & Rosemary Schneider for their
contributions to our community and the many prayers they said on our behalf; they will be truly
missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the McHenry City Council goes on record
recognizing the many contributions and accomplishments of Pastor Roger & Rosemary
Schneider and expresses its appreciation and gratitude to them on behalf of the citizens of
McHenry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution is incorporated into the minutes of
this meeting with a copy presented to Pastor Roger & Rosemary Schneider.
APPROVED this 7tl' day of March 2016
'Susan E. Low, Mayor
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0 Janice C. J n s, City Clerk