SLS 14RS-2006 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2014 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 86 BY SENATOR MORRELL COMMENDATIONS. Commends Mary P. Williams on thirty years of dedicated service. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1 To commend Mary Phaline Williams for her years of exemplary service as an administrative2 assistant to The Honorable Dennis R. Bagneris Sr., Judge of the Fourth Circuit Court3 of Appeals, Division C.4 WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the5 dedicated public service of Mary Williams and acknowledges her continued commitment6 to efficiency and integrity; and7 WHEREAS, Mary Williams is a person fulfilled by her service to the appellate court8 system, her family, her church, and her community; and9 WHEREAS, Mary Williams is a compassionate person filled with the milk of human10 kindness, a true and genuine friend to all those acquainted with her through her professional11 and personal life; and12 WHEREAS, Mary Williams is well known for her leadership, good works, spiritual13 guidance, and Christian fellowship; and14 WHEREAS, she sustains an abundance of family ministries in the church community15 and acts as a touchstone of biblical wisdom for other faithful servants of the Lord; and16 WHEREAS, Mary Williams began her spiritual odyssey when she was called to17 God's service, to preach the scriptures, and to become a conduit of God's grace; and18 SCR NO. 86 SLS 14RS-2006 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, she preached her first sermon on December 31, 2005, and was later1 certified in 2006; and2 WHEREAS, in August 2013, Mary Williams became part of the Ministerial Alliance3 of the Beacon Light International Cathedral of New Orleans; and4 WHEREAS, she has touched the hearts of so many by means of outreach ministry,5 bible study, and spiritual counseling; and6 WHEREAS, Mary Williams is eager to continue to perform God's will, helping to7 reclaim souls for the Kingdom of Heaven; and8 WHEREAS, Mary has many blessings in her life, that include a loving family of four9 daughters, seven grandsons, and three granddaughters that she inspires with Christian10 principles of love and forgiveness; and11 WHEREAS, Mary Williams leads by example as a witness to God's love and mercy.12 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby13 commend Mary Phaline Williams for her many years of invaluable public service to the14 Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, Division C, and to The Honorable Judge Dennis R. Bagneris15 Sr.16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mary Williams is hereby commended for her17 church work and community service.18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mary Williams continue in her chosen vocation19 for many years to come.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to21 Mary Phaline Williams.22 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Suzi Montague. DIGEST Morrell SCR No. 86 Commends Mary Phaline Williams for her continued service to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal.