CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry P. Dyer
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ LEE BR JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor MIKE KARBASSI, Council President
____ _________________________________ ________________________________ ESMER MIGUEL ARIAS, Council Vice President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember District 1
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ PAUL C TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember District 4 BRANDON VANG, Councilmember District 5
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ GARRY NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember District 7
WHEREAS, the Reverend Chester L. McGensy has devoted his life to serving God, his community, and the global mission of faith, embodying the principles of leadership, compassion, and excellence; and
WHEREAS, beginning his journey in the skilled trades, Rev. McGensy rose from a licensed Journeyman Electrician to a successful entrepreneur and founder of Delta Electric, contributing to major infrastructure projects while championing minority business enterprise; and
WHEREAS, Rev. McGensy answered the divine call to ministry, faithfully serving at St. Rest Baptist Church before founding Family Community Church (FCC) in 1994, where he continues to lead with vision and integrity. From humble beginnings , the congregation has grown from two families to a thriving spiritual community with more than 30 active ministries; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, FCC has developed a 20,000 sq uare foot sanctuary, a 12,000 square foot education wing, a Christian day care center, and North Pointe Christian School, all of which provide spiritual, educational, and developmental resources to families across Fresno and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Rev. McGensy’s ministry now has a global reach with churches and missions in Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and Oceania, which together feed orphans, train leaders, and preach the Gospel in accordance with Matthew 24:14; and
WHEREAS, this visionary leadership has also birthed the Family Health Sciences Institute, a transformative initiative aimed at expanding healthcare access, education, and workforce development for underserved communities, reflecting the spirit of Acts of Mercy and the call of Matthew 25:36; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Rev. McGensy has been recognized with numerous honors for his exceptional service, including the African American Historical Museum Trailblazer Award, the Dean Ford Award for Outstanding Christian Leadership, and commendations from the City of Fresno, the State of California, and the United States Congress.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we , Mayor Jerry Dyer and Members of the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 16, 2025, to be:
“Reverend Chester L. McGensy Day”
In the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 16th day of October 2025.
Honoring Reverend Chester L. McGensy