HR18INTRODUCED Page 0 HR18 CHX8WJJ-1 By Representative Ellis RFD: First Read: 04-Feb-25 1 2 3 4 5 CHX8WJJ-1 01/27/2025 LMG (L)lmg 2025-300 Page 1 First Read: 04-Feb-25 HR____ RECOGNIZING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025, AS COLUMBIANA BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY. WHEREAS, Sunday, February 23, 2025, marks the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten, which is under the leadership of Reverend Mike Miller; and WHEREAS, we give honor for the abiding Christian commitment of those who in faith began the work, who have given so unselfishly to help the work thrive, and who have provided service where the need was great; and WHEREAS, we are grateful for the vision and leadership of those who laid the foundation for Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten in 1975 alongside First Baptist Church of Columbiana; and WHEREAS, Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten has served and continues to serve thousands of families with children in the community and the surrounding Columbiana area; and WHEREAS, the community has benefited from the influence of Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten and the directors, staff, and leadership who have served 50 years with hearts full of faith, hope, and love, giving all to the glory of God; and WHEREAS, it is a privilege to be able to extend the expression of our esteem and best wishes to Columbiana 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 HR18 INTRODUCED Page 2 expression of our esteem and best wishes to Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten and First Baptist Church of Columbiana on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the kindergarten; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That Sunday, February 23, 2025, shall be known as Columbiana Baptist Kindergarten's 50th Anniversary Day in the State of Alabama, and this resolution is offered with heartiest congratulations in deepest admiration and appreciation, along with sincere best wishes for continued success. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38