| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1714 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 15EX |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representative Jones of the 60 |
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| 6 | 6 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 7 | 7 | | Recognizing and commending Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church on the occasion of its |
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| 9 | 9 | | 120th anniversary; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 10 | 10 | | WHEREAS, the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted3 |
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| 11 | 11 | | original worshipers of Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church have blossomed, establishing4 |
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| 12 | 12 | | a rich tradition and history; and5 |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, organized in 1903, Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church has grown under the6 |
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| 14 | 14 | | divine direction of numerous pastors over the years, including distinguished leaders such as7 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Elder William Henry Sebastian and current pastor Dr. Sherwin Jack, Ph.D., allowing the8 |
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| 16 | 16 | | Word of God to spread throughout the community; and9 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, the congregation of Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church has compiled an10 |
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| 18 | 18 | | unparalleled record of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service that it11 |
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| 19 | 19 | | demonstrates daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors; and12 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the members of Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church have a sincere desire to13 |
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| 21 | 21 | | serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ;14 |
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| 22 | 22 | | and15 |
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| 23 | 23 | | H. R. 15EX |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, on November 25, 2023, Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrates its |
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| 27 | 27 | | 120th anniversary with homecoming events and worship services, inviting all current and17 |
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| 28 | 28 | | former members, friends, and community associates to celebrate; and18 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, the story of Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is one of triumph through19 |
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| 30 | 30 | | the grace and sustaining power of God, and it stands as an immovable witness to the truth20 |
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| 31 | 31 | | that God keeps His promise; and21 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message22 |
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| 33 | 33 | | of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for its innumerable good works rendered23 |
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| 34 | 34 | | on behalf of persons in need.24 |
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| 35 | 35 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 |
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| 36 | 36 | | the members of this body recognize the rich history of Berean Seventh-day Adventist26 |
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| 37 | 37 | | Church, commend its 120 years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend27 |
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| 38 | 38 | | their warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success.28 |
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| 39 | 39 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 |
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| 40 | 40 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to30 |
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| 41 | 41 | | Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church.31 |
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| 42 | 42 | | H. R. 15EX |
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