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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 38
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To commend Jerris Cade, a Baton Rouge native, upon the recording of his live album "321
The ReBirth" and for his contributions to the gospel music ministry and his
community.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Jerris "Ambassador" Cade upon the
recording of his live album "321 The ReBirth"; and
WHEREAS, Jerris Cade brings youthful inspiration to the world of gospel music;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cade is a singer, songwriter, and musician who is breaking out of
the box of traditional gospel music; and
WHEREAS, his passion is creating powerful, effective Christian lifestyle music that
stretches the genre to reach any audience; and
WHEREAS, he began playing the piano at the age of seven and directed his first
choir at the age of ten and for the past several years he has been actively pursuing his music
ministry and career; and
WHEREAS, he currently serves as the minister of music at In His Hands Baptist
Church and has served in the same role at Community Bible Church for more than seven
years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cade's best-known works include his recordings of "His Name is
Jesus", "Let Go, Let God", "Running to You", and his uplifting song "Royalty"; and
WHEREAS, during the recording of "321 The ReBirth", on March twenty-first, Mr.
Cade will be joined by his friend in ministry, Martha Buries, who was a finalist on the
nationally syndicated show, "Sunday's Best"; and
WHEREAS, the live musical recording of "321 The ReBirth" will launch "ReBirth -
The Movement", a community outreach ministry; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 38
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cade believes that with God's unchanging hand the ReBirth
movement will change statistics and create success in many areas that affect the community;
and
WHEREAS, he has made a positive impact on the lives of his fellow choir and
church members, and he has been a dedicated leader to his church, his ministry, and his
community; and
WHEREAS, Jerris "Ambassador" Cade merits the highest measure of commendation
for his faithful and committed service to God, the gospel music ministry, and his community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Jerris "Ambassador" Cade upon the occasion
of the recording of his live album "321 The ReBirth"; does hereby record for posterity his
faithfulness to his calling through an abiding commitment to Christian ministry through
music; does hereby recognize his dedication to spreading the good news of the gospel to
everyone he meets; and does hereby wish him many more years of success, happiness, and
prosperity as he edifies humanity by lifting up Jesus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Jerris Cade.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES