| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3378 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 394 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th, Kemp of the 38th, Orrock of the |
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| 4 | 4 | | 36th, Mangham of the 55th and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on the occasion of |
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| 8 | 8 | | his 13th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson has demonstrated his commitment to3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical,4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson was called by the Lord 13 years ago6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | to lead the congregation of The Olivet Church as its pastor, where he has since served with7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | faith, wisdom, and a heart for ministry; and8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, under his leadership, The Olivet Church has experienced remarkable growth,9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | including the successful launch of the "Let Us Rise Up and Build" Lifestyle Stewardship10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Capital Campaign, which resulted in the construction and dedication of a new Worship and11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | Services Center on August 25, 2018; and12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson has worked tirelessly to expand the13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | church's reach, deepen its impact, and minister to the needs of the congregation and the14 |
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| 21 | 21 | | surrounding community; and15 |
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| 22 | 22 | | S. R. 394 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, beyond his pastoral duties, he serves as chaplain for the Fulton and DeKalb |
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| 26 | 26 | | County sheriff's offices and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and he has previously served17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | on the Board of Trustees for the Progressive National Baptist Convention; and18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | humanitarian, Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson has shown the energy, devotion, and21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. William Holmes23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | Robinson is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the outstanding accomplishments25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | of the dynamic Christian ministry of this devout and pious man.26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | recognize and commend Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on the wonderful occasion28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | of his 13th pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | fellowship and leadership.30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reverend Dr.32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | William Holmes Robinson.33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | S. R. 394 |
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