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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167
BY SENATOR BOUIE
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Pastor Fred Luter Jr. on the dedication by the New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary of the student center building in his name.
WHEREAS, at a ceremony to be held on June 14, 2023, the New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary will be dedicating their student center building as the Fred Luter, Jr.
Student Center; and
WHEREAS, the Fred Luter Jr. Student Center will be one of the first buildings
named for an African-American leader on a Southern Baptist Convention seminary campus;
and
WHEREAS, Pastor Fred Luter Jr. has been an exemplary leader, devoted servant,
and unwavering advocate for the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, throughout his ministry, Pastor Luter has consistently demonstrated
profound commitment to the New Orleans community, offering hope, healing, and spiritual
guidance to countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Luter's leadership as the senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist
Church has been marked by his compassion, vision, and dedication to empowering others
to live transformed lives in Christ; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Fred Luter's impact extends far beyond the confines of his local
congregation; he has played a pivotal role in fostering unity, reconciliation, and social justice
within the broader Christian community; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Luter has been a trailblazer, breaking barriers as the first
African-American president of the Southern Baptist Convention and using his platform to
champion diversity, inclusion, and racial harmony; and
WHEREAS, the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary recognizes the immense
contributions of Pastor Fred Luter Jr. and seeks to honor his legacy by dedicating a building
in his name, affirming his enduring impact on generations to come; and
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WHEREAS, the dedication of the building stands as a testament to the profound
influence Pastor Luter has had on the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and the
wider Christian community; and
WHEREAS, it is the hope of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary that the
dedication serve as a reminder of the power of faith, the importance of leadership, and the
profound impact that one individual can make on the world, and that deepest gratitude and
heartfelt appreciation are extended to him for his tireless commitment to the Gospel and his
unyielding devotion to the Kingdom of God.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Pastor Fred Luter Jr. for his selfless service, exemplary leadership,
and transformative impact on the lives of countless individuals; recognize his unwavering
faith, dedication, and love for his community that is hereby recorded for posterity; and
further congratulates him on the distinct honor of the naming of the Fred Luter, Jr. Student
Center on the campus of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Pastor Fred Luter Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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