Church of Scientology of Los Gatos - Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Event
Lyn Hoffman (left), the Executive Director of the Church of Scientology of Los Gatos, receiving a proclamation from San Jose City Council member Linda J. LeZotte, proclaiming Church of Scientology Day.
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5 June 2004
Over a thousand people attended the Grand Opening of the new Church of Scientology of Los Gatos at 650 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose on Saturday, June 5. City Council representatives of all three of its closest cities – San Jose, Los Gatos and Campbell – and other community leaders welcomed the Church to its new home during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Council member for San Jose District One, Ms. Linda J. LeZotte, read a proclamation issued by the San Jose Mayor and City Council proclaiming June 5 as Church of Scientology Day “in recognition of the Church’s unwavering commitment and dedication to the greater San Jose community.”
A fireplace at the reception of the Church of Scientology of Los Gatos bears a quotation from L. Ron Hubbard the founder of the Scientology religion.
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Due to its rapidly growing ministry, the Church decided to purchase new premises located at the hub of the diverse communities in the region. As the Church’s roots in the city date from more than 30 years ago, however, it has retained its Los Gatos name even though its new building is located in San Jose.
Executive Director of the Church, Lyn Hoffman, welcomed all attendees, saying “this moment is truly yours as well as ours.”
In turn, City Councilman for Campbell, Mr. Matthew Dean, welcomed the Church, and offered a thank you for “all you have done and for what you will do for all humanity through Mr. Hubbard’s wisdom.”
The ribbon-cutting opens the Church of Scientology of Los Gatos on June 5, 2004.
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The Los Gatos Mayor-elect, Mike Wasserman, spoke of the Church’s aims of a “civilization without war, without crime and without insanity, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights and where man is free to rise to greater heights.” He noted that while church and state are separate entities, “you will always find above the two sides of anything a fundamental truth that embraces both.”
Los Gatos Vice Mayor, Mike Wasserman gives a welcome speech at the opening of the new Church building.
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Nedra Jones, NAACP Executive Committee Member for the Silicon Valley, told how a fortunate encounter with a Scientologist helped her to make a stand against injustices to children and families. “It takes people of conscience like yourselves standing together to make this world a better place, ” she said.
After the ribbon was cut, one thousand people toured the new Church to learn about the services it offers to the community.
The doors of the Church are open daily between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm and visitors are welcome.
Nedra Jones, a member of the Executive Committee of the NAACP Santa Clara commemorates the opening.
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Attendees touring the new Church building immediately following its opening on June 5, 2004.
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