| 1 | 1 | | 23 LC 112 1745 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 15EX |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Seay of the |
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| 4 | 4 | | 34th, James of the 35th and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams on the occasion of his 25th |
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| 8 | 8 | | pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams has demonstrated his commitment to teaching3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, as the youngest recipient of the 2004 Morehouse College National Association6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | Religious Award, he has demonstrated a commitment to excellence from a young age; today,7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | he leads Salem Bible Church as its senior pastor; and8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Salem Bible Church grow in size and9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | leader and place for fellowship; and11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, over the past years leading Salem Bible Church, Reverend Dr. Joseph L.12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Williams has cultivated numerous ministries, including Alpha & Omega, Coaching13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Academy, Hands of Worship, Health & Fitness, Loves & Hugs, Mentoring, Newsletter,14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | Outreach, and Substance Abuse Ministries; and15 |
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| 22 | 22 | | S. R. 15EX |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, with countless accolades that include speaking on the March on Washington |
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| 26 | 26 | | in 2013 to tens of thousands of people, creating his own world-transformational processes,17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | and writing a number of personal-help books, he has effectively charted his own course18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | beyond the pulpit; and19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | of the dynamic Christian ministry of Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams.23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | recognize and commend Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams on the wonderful occasion of his25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | 25th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | fellowship and leadership.27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reverend Dr.29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | Joseph L. Williams.30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | S. R. 15EX |
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