| 1 | 1 | | 24 LC 112 1849 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 863 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Reese of the 140 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Hugley of the 141 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Smith of the 139 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , and Buckner |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 137 |
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| 13 | 13 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 14 | 14 | | Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the occasion of his |
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| 16 | 16 | | eighth pastoral anniversary at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. has demonstrated his commitment to3 |
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| 18 | 18 | | teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,4 |
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| 19 | 19 | | psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Stallion was called by the Lord eight years ago to lead the6 |
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| 21 | 21 | | congregation of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; and 7 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church grow in size8 |
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| 23 | 23 | | and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual9 |
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| 24 | 24 | | leader and place for fellowship; and10 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, over the past eight years leading Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Reverend Dr.11 |
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| 26 | 26 | | Stallion has established numerous programs and workshops that have improved the spiritual12 |
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| 27 | 27 | | and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community; and13 |
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| 28 | 28 | | H. R. 863 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the |
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| 32 | 32 | | troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or15 |
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| 33 | 33 | | humanitarian, Reverend Dr. Stallion serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and16 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. Stallion is a source17 |
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| 35 | 35 | | of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and18 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message19 |
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| 37 | 37 | | of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works rendered20 |
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| 38 | 38 | | on behalf of persons in need.21 |
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| 39 | 39 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 |
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| 40 | 40 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the23 |
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| 41 | 41 | | wonderful occasion of his eighth pastoral anniversary at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and24 |
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| 42 | 42 | | extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership.25 |
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| 43 | 43 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 |
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| 44 | 44 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to27 |
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| 45 | 45 | | Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr.28 |
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| 46 | 46 | | H. R. 863 |
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