Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 86 BY SENATOR MORRELL A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON To commend Mary Phaline Williams for her years of exemplary service as an administrative assistant to The Honorable Dennis R. Bagneris Sr., Judge of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Division C. WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the dedicated public service of Mary Williams and acknowledges her continued commitment to efficiency and integrity; and WHEREAS, Mary Williams is a person fulfilled by her service to the appellate court system, her family, her church, and her community; and WHEREAS, Mary Williams is a compassionate person filled with the milk of human kindness, a true and genuine friend to all those acquainted with her through her professional and personal life; and WHEREAS, Mary Williams is well known for her leadership, good works, spiritual guidance, and Christian fellowship; and WHEREAS, she sustains an abundance of family ministries in the church community and acts as a touchstone of biblical wisdom for other faithful servants of the Lord; and WHEREAS, Mary Williams began her spiritual odyssey when she was called to God's service, to preach the scriptures, and to become a conduit of God's grace; and WHEREAS, she preached her first sermon on December 31, 2005, and was later certified in 2006; and WHEREAS, in August 2013, Mary Williams became part of the Ministerial Alliance of the Beacon Light International Cathedral of New Orleans; and WHEREAS, she has touched the hearts of so many by means of outreach ministry, bible study, and spiritual counseling; and SCR NO. 86 ENROLLED Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, Mary Williams is eager to continue to perform God's will, helping to reclaim souls for the Kingdom of Heaven; and WHEREAS, Mary has many blessings in her life, that include a loving family of four daughters, seven grandsons, and three granddaughters that she inspires with Christian principles of love and forgiveness; and WHEREAS, Mary Williams leads by example as a witness to God's love and mercy. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Mary Phaline Williams for her many years of invaluable public service to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, Division C, and to The Honorable Judge Dennis R. Bagneris Sr. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mary Williams is hereby commended for her church work and community service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mary Williams continue in her chosen vocation for many years to come. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Mary Phaline Williams. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES