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House Resolution 187
By: Representatives Reese of the 140
th
, Hugley of the 141
st
, Buckner of the 137
th
, Rice of the
139
th
, and Smith of the 138
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Reverend Corey J. Neal on the occasion of his 17th pastoral
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anniversary; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Reverend Corey J. Neal answered the call to ministry at the age of 27 after a3
transformative series of hardships led him to relinquish his personal plans and embrace God's4
purpose, committing himself to preaching and serving in Columbus, Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, Reverend Corey J. Neal was called by the Lord 17 years ago to lead the6
congregation of Greater Peace Baptist Church; and7
WHEREAS, prior to becoming the church's senior pastor, he faithfully served as director of8
Christian education, youth pastor, and assistant pastor under the leadership of his9
grandfather, Reverend E. L. Sullivan; and10
WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure, Reverend Corey J. Neal has established11
numerous programs and workshops, including those focused on health, finances, and12
employment, that have improved the spiritual growth and well-being of the church and the13
surrounding community; and14
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WHEREAS, he further serves as the vice-president-at-large of the General Missionary
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Baptist Convention of Georgia and is a certified instructor for the local, state, and national16
Congress of Christian Education; and17
WHEREAS, he is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., the Kappa Alpha Psi18
Columbus Alumni Chapter, the Columbus Georgia Family Connection Coalition, and the 10019
Black Men of America; and20
WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the21
troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or22
humanitarian, Reverend Corey J. Neal has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment23
truly reflective of divine guidance; and24
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments25
of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Corey J. Neal on the wonderful28
occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of29
successful fellowship and leadership.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to32
Reverend Corey J. Neal.33
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