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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 17
BY REPRESENTATIVE GIROD JACKSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend Second Zion Baptist Church in Marrero upon the celebration of its nineteenth
anniversary.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Second Zion Baptist Church in Marrero
upon the celebration of its nineteenth anniversary in April of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Second Zion Baptist Church was founded in 1992 and is led with great
distinction by Pastor James Nelson Brown and First Lady Ellanease Brown; and
WHEREAS, born and raised in Gretna, Pastor Brown currently resides in Algiers and
has served with devotion as pastor since the church's founding nineteen years ago; he also
serves as pastor of River of Life in Harvey and Fischer Community Church in Algiers; and
WHEREAS, Second Zion Baptist Church has more than eight hundred members who
form a multicultural, full-Gospel, spirit-filled body of believers who celebrate their faith
with passionate praise and worship; and
WHEREAS, the church's vision is to win lost souls to Christ and to see that every
believer is filled with the Holy Spirit as well as mentored, trained, and equipped to fulfill the
purpose of God in their lives; and
WHEREAS, the church's ministries include Men of Battle, Women of Vision, Cops
and Clergy, Youth, and Hospitality; and
WHEREAS, the church also offers classes for new believers and for those who have
walked with the Lord for some time but are new to Second Zion; and
WHEREAS, Second Zion Baptist Church merits a special measure of commendation
upon its nineteenth anniversary celebration.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Second Zion Baptist Church in Marrero ENROLLEDHR NO. 17
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upon its nineteenth anniversary celebration and does hereby extend to its members and
leaders best wishes for continued success and happiness in their future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the pastor and first lady of Second Zion Baptist Church.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES