A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the rocky river friends church in chatham county on its 250th ANNIVERSARY.
Whereas, in 1751, Cane Creek Meetinghouse served as a place of worship for Quaker families living in both the Snow Camp area and the Rocky River community; and
Whereas, because six miles separated these two communities, some Rocky River families expressed a desire to have their own place of worship; and
Whereas, in 1753, some of these Rocky River families began meeting in the home of David Vestal, forming the Rocky River Friends; and
Whereas, in 1793, land was transferred from David Vestal to the Trustees of the Rocky River Friends Meetinghouse; and
Whereas, over the years, several churches were built to accommodate the Rocky River congregation; and
Whereas, the current Rocky River Friends Church was built in 1926; and
Whereas, for 250 years, the Rocky River Friends Church has served as a place of worship for the community and surrounding area; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate congratulates the Rocky River Friends Church on its 250th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Rocky River Friends Church.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.