HR135INTRODUCED Page 0 HR135 84TITF2-1 By Representative Givan RFD: First Read: 18-Mar-25 1 2 3 4 5 84TITF2-1 03/14/2025 NG (L)NG 2025-1275 Page 1 First Read: 18-Mar-25 HR____ COMMENDING MINISTER BRYANT THOMPSON WOODS FOR DIRECTING THE VOICES OF VICTORY CHOIR. WHEREAS, the Alabama House of Representatives takes great pride in recognizing individuals who sacrifice their time in service of others; and WHEREAS, Minister Bryant Thompson Woods is one of those special individuals who never yields when carrying out his mission: touching hearts and ministering to those who will listen about the unfailing love of Christ Jesus; and WHEREAS, in 2023, Minister Woods founded the Voices of Victory Music Ministry, a choir not afraid of proclaiming the Gospel; and WHEREAS, in his book, Bryant Thompson Woods & Voices of Victory Music Ministry, Minister Woods explains how his "Granny," Callie Thompson, encouraged him to pursue this ministry and follow God's calling; and WHEREAS, two years later, the seed that Granny planted has blossomed into a choir that not only connects people through their beautiful music but reminds them of the free gift of God's love and grace; and WHEREAS, in a testament to Minister Woods' ministry, Greater New Fellowship Church is honoring him on March 16, 2025; this event will be a celebration of the joy that God provides to his children; special guests Pastor Kevin Woods, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HR135 INTRODUCED Page 2 provides to his children; special guests Pastor Kevin Woods, Pastor Cookie Bailey, Pastor Watrilya McMillian, Kamelyn Easley, and Taylor Rogers will be speaking; special performances by the Temple Light Choir and the Voices of Victory Choir will fill the church with praise and worship; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That Minister Bryant Thompson Woods and the Voices of Victory Choir are highly commended and congratulated for not only providing beautiful music for our ears, but encouragement for our souls. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38