HLS 12RS-2220 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2012 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 26 BY REPRESENTATIVE SEABAUGH COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Rick Edmonds for 10 years of faithful service at Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport A RESOLUTION1 To commend Pastor Rick Edmonds for ten years of faithful service at Calvary Baptist2 Church in Shreveport.3 WHEREAS, on April 15, 2012, Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport is celebrating4 ten years under the leadership of its Senior Pastor, Rick Edmonds; and 5 WHEREAS, Pastor Rick Edmonds and his wife, Cindy, have served faithfully and6 with distinction and have provided steady, visionary leadership for their church and7 community; and 8 WHEREAS, under Pastor Rick Edmonds' leadership and commitment, Calvary9 Baptist Church in Shreveport remains one of the largest churches in its region and one of the10 most vibrant churches in the Louisiana Baptist Convention, consistently serving as a leader11 in baptisms, evangelism, outreach, world missions, and quality Christian education; and12 WHEREAS, Pastor Rick Edmonds merits a sincere measure of commendation for13 his faithful and committed service to Calvary Baptist Church and the people of the state of14 Louisiana.15 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the16 Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Pastor Rick Edmonds upon his tenth17 anniversary as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport, does hereby recognize the18 spiritual leadership, inspiration, and guidance that he provides to his church and community,19 HLS 12RS-2220 ORIGINAL HR NO. 26 Page 2 of 2 and does hereby wish him and his family full measures of success and happiness in the years1 to come.2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted3 to Pastor Rick Edmonds of the Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport. 4 DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] Seabaugh HR No. 26 Commends Pastor Rick Edmonds for 10 years of faithful service at Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport.