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WHEREAS, Deaconess Freddie Banks was born on January 5, 1920 in Millry, AL. She relocated to Pittsburgh in the 1940’s; and,
WHEREAS, Deaconess Banks joined Monumental Baptist Church in 1948. In 1949 she married her husband, the late Wilber Banks; and,
WHEREAS, Deaconess Banks served in the following ministries beginning in the years associated until the ministries dissolved or she was no longer able to perform: Women’s Adult Usher Board 1955, RW Twigs Missionary until dissolved, Sunday School Participant, Senior Choir in 1960 until recent just to name a few; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Deaconess Freddie Banks for her life dedicated to serving the Lord and her community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, January 5, 2020, to be “Deaconess Freddie Banks Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.