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House Resolution 624
By: Representatives Herring of the 145
th
, Jones of the 143
rd
, Flournoy of the 74
th
, Paris of the
142
nd
, and Reese of the 140
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Reverend John H. Herring; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Reverend John H. Herring has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the2
Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,3
psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and4
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2010, Reverend Herring was licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus5
Christ and in March 2011, was ordained as a Preacher of the Gospel; and 6
WHEREAS, in 2012, upon the retirement of his father, Pastor Wallace B. Herring, Sr.,7
Reverend John Herring became the 4th and youngest pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church8
in Macon, Georgia; and9
WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Glorious Hope Baptist Church grow in size10
and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual11
leader and place for fellowship; and12
WHEREAS, with the heart for children and youth, Reverend Herring has been instrumental13
in the success of the widely popular Men About Change program, an after-school and14
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summer program for boys and girls that focuses on educational and entrepreneurial
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initiatives, character development, and community service; and16
WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the17
troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or18
humanitarian, Reverend Herring has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment truly19
reflective of divine guidance; and20
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Herring is a source of21
strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and22
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments23
of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25
the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend John H. Herring and extend best26
wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29
Reverend John H. Herring.30
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