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House Resolution 171
By: Representatives Jackson of the 68
th
, Bazemore of the 69
th
, Gilliard of the 162
nd
, Prince
of the 132
nd
, and Bell of the 75
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry has demonstrated his commitment to teaching2
the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,3
psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and4
WHEREAS, he currently serves as the founding pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC,5
which he established in January 2010 with a mission to strive for excellence in worship,6
witness, and work; and7
WHEREAS, under his visionary leadership, Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC grew from8
holding worship services in leased spaces to securing a permanent worship facility on a9
21-acre campus in Fayette County, Georgia, within three years of its founding; and10
WHEREAS, Reverend Curry is a third-generation Baptist preacher who was licensed to11
preach in 1993 and ordained in 1998 by Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Salem Baptist12
District Association of Chicago, Illinois, and he has since shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ13
across the nation; and14
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WHEREAS, as testament to his exemplary spiritual service, he was honored in March 2014
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when he was inducted into the distinguished Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers of16
Morehouse College; and17
WHEREAS, Reverend Curry further serves as a member of the State Bar of Georgia and has18
made significant contributions as a noted trial attorney, including his service as legal advisor19
for the Legal Redress Commission of the Fayette County N.A.A.C.P.; and20
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments21
of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his24
many years of dedicated service on behalf of his fellow citizens as well as extend best wishes25
for continued success.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to28
Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry.29
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