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House Resolution 475
By: Representatives Lewis-Ward of the 115
th
, Douglas of the 78
th
, Holly of the 116
th
, and
Scott of the 76
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and
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for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel,3
witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological,4
intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5
WHEREAS, affectionately known as Pastor Spence, he was the lead pastor of Global Impact6
Christian Ministries in Stockbridge, Georgia; and7
WHEREAS, Pastor Spence was a man of deep and abiding faith who was licensed and8
ordained at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Ellenwood, Georgia, by Reverend Ulysses9
Ponder; and10
WHEREAS, a transformative leader with a unique and unorthodox approach to ministry,11
Pastor Spence held a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Georgia12
Southern University, a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Luther Rice Seminary,13
and an Executive Leadership Certification from Cornell University; and14 23 LC 39 3860
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WHEREAS, co-author of No Covenant No Cookie, Pastor Spence used his desire to teach
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and preach the Gospel to spread messages of empowerment, encouragement, and16
enlightenment; and17
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished18
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL20
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on Interstate 675 over Interstate 75 in Henry21
County is dedicated as the Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal Memorial Bridge.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and23
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal24
Memorial Bridge.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the27
family of Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal and to the Department of Transportation.28