2022 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
BY SENATOR PRICE
A RESOLUTION
To commend Reverend Ulysse Stephens of Hartzell United Methodist Church in Rosedale,
Louisiana, upon his retirement after forty-seven years of faithful service and
inspiring leadership.
WHEREAS, he was born on December 30, 1932, to the union of the late Reverend
Morris Stephens Sr. and Mrs. Sophie Marcell Stephens; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Stephens enlisted in the United States Army in 1957 and served
in active reserve for six years; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Stephens is married to Annie M. Phillips and is currently
celebrating sixty-five years of marriage and praying for more; and
WHEREAS, to their joyful union was born three children: Sharon Kaye Stephens
who has transcended this earthly life, Rev. Kevin Ulysse Stephens Sr., MD, JD, and Karla
S. Lewis; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Stephens began his pastoral ministry as a pastor and served in the
following churches: Saint Paul Baptist Church in Gonzales, Wesley and Trinity United
Methodist Churches in New Orleans, Scott United Methodist Church in Port Allen, and
Shiloh United Methodist Church in Maringouin; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Stephens is retiring from Hartzell United Methodist in Rosedale
after twenty-four years of pastoral service there; and
WHEREAS, this "Man of God" has performed pastoral services for a total of
forty-seven years in various churches throughout Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Ulysse Stephens is a dedicated and loving husband, father,
and friend, a pastor in the true sense of the word, and has been totally involved in his
community, state, and country on behalf of the betterment of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, his retirement will leave a lasting impact upon his flock and anyone
who was blessed to hear him share "the Gospel".
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does, upon his retirement, hereby recognize and appreciate Reverend Ulysse Stephens,
pastor of Hartzell United Methodist Church in Rosedale, Louisiana, for his dedication,
commitment, and inspiring leadership which are symbolic of his God-given pastoral ministry
which he used to serve his flock, community, and the citizens of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Rev.
Ulysse Stephens.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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